The funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham (listed in Russia as a terrorist and extremist) took place in Washington. As journalists watching the live C-SPAN broadcast of the ceremony noted, the politician’s casket remained closed.
Initially, the flag-draped casket was placed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda; it was later transported to Washington National Cathedral—by which time the flag had been removed.
According to experts, closed caskets are frequently used for the funerals of American statesmen; such a choice may also reflect the wishes of the deceased’s family.
Lindsey Graham—known for his staunch support of Ukraine, advocacy for military aid to Kyiv, and harsh rhetoric regarding Russia—passed away on July 11 at the age of 71, just one day after returning from Kyiv.
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