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Thune gets choked up during funeral service while recalling Lindsey Graham’s humor

By Claire Carter
Published July 28, 2026 11:55am ET | Updated July 28, 2026 12:10pm ET
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Vice President JD Vance presents a wreath during a congressional tribute to late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Washington. (Tierney L. Cross/Pool via AP)

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) by his humor, choking up at the thought of no longer laughing at “witty comments” delivered by the late senator.

Thune delivered remarks in the Capitol rotunda Tuesday morning to members of Congress and family members gathered to mourn the sudden loss of Graham.

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