In the state of South Carolina, a two-day farewell ceremony is underway for U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died in early July after a sudden illness at the age of 71. This was reported by BTT, writes UNN.
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Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, is to be buried on a family plot in Pickens County. The farewell ceremony began on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, after which the coffin was transported to the Washington National Cathedral, where a memorial service was held.
During the service in the United States, numerous world leaders and politicians were present, turning the farewell to the senator into an unofficial summit and meetings between countries.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in his speech that Graham supported the use of military force in the interests of the United States.
Over the years of his political career, Lindsey Graham had a significant influence on shaping the foreign policy of the Republican Party and supported U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.