During the funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham on July 28, 2026, President Donald Trump spoke about their friendship and a notable incident from 2015.
Trump recalled how their relationship evolved from political rivals to close friends, particularly highlighting a moment from a 2015 rally in South Carolina when he shared Graham's personal cellphone number with the audience.
At the Washington National Cathedral, Trump acknowledged that sharing Graham's phone number was a mistake, but he noted that it marked the beginning of their friendship. He recounted how Graham's phone received numerous calls following the incident, leading to a decade-long friendship characterized by mutual support and collaboration.
Trump's remarks at Graham's funeral reflect on their complex relationship and highlight the personal connections that can develop in politics.
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“That was the beginning of a friendship in a way.”
“He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart.”
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