JD Vance mentions inside joke during Lindsey Graham’s eulogy that would ‘end’ political career

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28 Jul 2026 • 11:27 PM MYT
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JD Vance mentions inside joke during Lindsey Graham’s eulogy that would ‘end’ political career

  • Vice President JD Vance delivered a eulogy for Lindsey Graham that was largely centered on himself.
  • While standing near the late South Carolina senator’s flag-draped casket, Vance recalled Graham telling him a story that “would be the end of my political career” if he repeated it.
  • "In one event in particular, Lindsey Graham told me a story about his time in the House, and if I repeated exactly what he told me, it would be the end of my political career,” Vice President JD Vance said. “I was laughing so hard that by the time I got to the next event I had abdominal cramps,” he added.
  • The vice president repeatedly described Graham as swashbuckling, also remembered an obscure rail bill he had hoped to advance in the Senate, saying Graham was helpful even when he opposed it.
  • He emphasized Graham's crucial and passionate role in securing Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation.

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