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Trump Meets Netanyahu on Iran War, Abraham Accords; Also Confers with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
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President Donald Trump eulogized Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday, calling him a "constant fixture of American politics" and a "towering figure" in the Senate and on the world stage, according to New Times. The memorial services took place across Washington, drawing tributes from former colleagues who worked alongside the South Carolina Republican for decades.
The same day, Trump also hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House — their first meeting since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran. Trump squeezed in a separate sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well, making Tuesday one of the busiest diplomatic days of his second term.
Trump Honors Graham's Senate Legacy at Memorial
Trump praised Graham for his decades of influence in American politics. He highlighted Graham's fierce defense of now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 Senate confirmation hearing as one of Graham's defining moments, according to New Times. That speech, delivered in a packed hearing room, became one of the most-watched moments of that year.
Former Senate colleagues also spoke at the services, remembering Graham as a bipartisan dealmaker who traveled abroad more than almost any other senator. Trump called him a "towering figure" whose absence would be felt both in Washington and on the international stage, Corsicana Daily Sun reported.
Netanyahu Visits Trump After Joint War on Iran
Netanyahu's White House visit was the first since the U.S. and Israel launched their joint military campaign against Iran, according to Woonsocket Call. The two leaders have not sat face-to-face since the conflict began. Analysts say the trip is partly a chance for Netanyahu to repair strains that built up during the fighting.
The agenda included the framework agreement the U.S. and Israel signed with Lebanon to end the Israel-Hezbollah war. The two leaders also planned to talk about expanding the Abraham Accords — the normalization deals that brought several Arab nations to recognize Israel — to new countries, Dayton Daily News reported.
Zelenskyy Also Gets Rare White House Audience
Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday as well, according to Journal-News. The meeting happened ahead of Graham's funeral services. No detailed readout of their talks was immediately released, but the sit-down came at a critical moment in the Russia-Ukraine war.
The back-to-back meetings — Netanyahu, then Zelenskyy, all on the day of Graham's memorial — showed the pace of diplomacy Trump is maintaining. Graham had been one of the Senate's loudest voices in support of Ukraine, making the timing of Zelenskyy's visit notable, 2 News reported.
Graham's Death Leaves a Major Gap in Foreign Policy
Graham served in the Senate for more than two decades and was one of its most traveled members, often visiting active war zones. He was a senior member of the Armed Services Committee and a key voice on U.S. military policy, according to KHQ. His death removes one of Congress's most recognizable foreign policy figures.
Trump's choice to eulogize Graham personally underscored the close — if complicated — bond the two men shared. Graham was once a sharp Trump critic, then became one of his strongest allies. Trump said Tuesday that Graham leaves behind a legacy that will be hard to replace, Corsicana Daily Sun reported.
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