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At Graham’s Farewell, a Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington

At Graham’s Farewell, a Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington
New York Times Tuesday 28 July 2026, 23:17 UTC By Peter Baker 1 min read
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President Trump during the funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham at the National Cathedral in Washington on Tuesday.

President Trump during the funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham at the National Cathedral in Washington on Tuesday.
Graham (PERSON) Trump (ORG) Washington (LOCATION) Lindsey Graham (PERSON) the National Cathedral (ORG)
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