Political leaders from the United States and abroad are set to gather in Washington on Tuesday to honor late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to NBC News. President Donald Trump, members of Congress and other officials are expected to attend the memorial observance.
The event in the nation’s capital will also draw international attention. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to be present, underscoring Graham’s high profile on foreign policy matters and his long-standing role in Washington.
Graham, who died suddenly this month at age 71, was one of the most recognizable Republican figures in the Senate. The Washington service is expected to serve as a major national tribute before memorial events continue in his home state.
A funeral service is scheduled to follow on Wednesday in South Carolina. That service will shift the focus from the national political stage to the state Graham represented for years, closing a period of mourning that has reached from Capitol Hill to world leaders overseas.
