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- US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on July 11 at age 71, with preliminary findings pointing to an aortic tear as the likely cause.
- President Trump, who was surprised by his close ally's sudden death, has privately wondered whether Graham's heavy international travel — including recent trips to Türkiye and Ukraine — may have taken a toll, while publicly citing the senator's family history of heart disease.
- Memorial services are being held in Washington and South Carolina, with Trump set to deliver a eulogy at Washington National Cathedral.
- The ceremonies are expected to draw senior US officials and foreign leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, reflecting Graham's influence on US foreign policy.
What to watch next
- Trump's eulogy at the Washington National Cathedral funeral service on Tuesday
- Attendance of foreign leaders such as Netanyahu and Zelenskyy and what it signals about Graham's foreign policy legacy
- Any official findings on Graham's cause of death beyond preliminary indications of an aortic tear
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