Lindsey Graham funeral draws Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral in Washington was attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both leaders met privately with President Donald Trump in a closed‑door session that lasted about an hour, which White House officials described as “positive and productive.”

During the meeting, Zelensky emphasized his friendship with Graham and discussed Ukraine’s need for air‑defense support, including a Patriot missile system license. Netanyahu, a longtime ally of Graham, also used the occasion to reinforce Israel‑U.S. ties. Graham, who had recently returned from Kyiv and was working on anti‑Russian sanctions, was noted for his strong advocacy of U.S. involvement in the wars in Ukraine and Israel.

The funeral highlighted Graham’s reputation as a staunch pro‑war senator and served as a diplomatic gathering for two key U.S. allies amid ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.