Alongside the asides, Trump offered strong praise, calling Graham a "beloved friend" and a global force, saying he shaped decades of Washington life and gave America the full measure of his heart. He noted Graham was "extremely hawkish" and committed to a strong America.
Lindsey Graham died July 11 at 71 after a "brief and sudden illness." Medical examiners listed the cause as "Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease." His sister Darline was named his temporary Senate replacement.