Trump Eulogizes Lindsey Graham, ‘He Never Saw A War He Didn’t Like’

President Donald Trump eulogized the late South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying, “he never saw a war he didn’t like.”

During the eulogy at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Trump reflected on Graham’s hawkish foreign policy views, telling mourners, “He had unwavering faith in the righteousness of American power and prayer. He was extremely hawkish; he never saw a war he didn’t like. He did it for the good of our country; he felt in his bones that our destiny is to win. His job was to do everything he could to ensure our enemies would lose.”

The President, who received moments of laughter from attendees during his remarks, said it was “this conviction” that drove Graham to serve 33 years in the Air Force before continuing his military career in the Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard, even while serving in the Senate. Graham ultimately attained the rank of Colonel in the Air Force. (RELATED: GOP Megadonor Miriam Adelson Reveals Topic Lindsey Graham Discussed In Years Of Daily Conversations)

Trump continued, stating that same conviction also took Graham to “almost every country on earth,” where he confronted America’s adversaries and stood by its allies.

Roughly 1,600 people attended Graham’s funeral, including South Carolina Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Salem Radio Network host Scott Jennings, a source familiar with the service told the Daily Caller.

Images of the funeral program, obtained by the Caller, show the service began with the hymn “How Great Thou Art,” which moved into songs from the Cathedral Choir and then into tributes from Trump, Fox News host Sean Hannity and Senator Graham’s niece, Emillie Boggs Roberts.

Graham’s funeral in the nation’s capital also drew world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, both of whom held closed-door meetings with Trump just hours before the service. (RELATED: Lindsey Graham’s Death Expected To Cause Major Hurdles For Senate GOP)

During his tribute, Hannity pointed to Netanyahu’s presence with his “bride” at the funeral, saying Graham would have been “blown-away” by the Israeli leader’s effort to attend. He said Graham “loved” Netanyahu, the state of Israel, and the Israeli people.

Praising Netanyahu, Hannity added that under his leadership, “Israel has been one of America’s most consistent and loyal allies,” adding that Graham was “never shy to say it to the day he passed.”

Hannity then turned his praise to Trump, saying, “And just as President Trump has been Israel’s strongest friend in the history of the White House.” (RELATED: Lindsey Graham Dead At 71)

Graham’s GOP Senate colleagues present at the service included Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune, James Lankford of Oklahoma, and Democrat Senators Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Ruben Gallego of Arizona.

The funeral had readings from Reverend Franklin Graham, son of the late Reverend Billy Graham, Reverend Tony Perkins, and Marjorie Jones Dannenfelser.