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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: Donald Trump has reportedly turned reflective, following the sudden death of his friend, longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
- 0:09[SPEAKER_00]: Graham passed away on July 11, at the age of 71, leaving a lasting impact on those around him.
- 0:16[SPEAKER_00]: His funeral service took place at the US Capitol on July 28, honoring his dedication to public service.
- 0:24[SPEAKER_00]: President Trump is expected to speak at the funeral service, reflecting on their close friendship.
- 0:31[SPEAKER_00]: In the day's following Graham's death, Trump connected his busy political schedule to the senator's passing.
- 0:38[SPEAKER_00]: Trump expressed his disbelief during an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press, saying, I thought he was just going to live forever.
- 0:47[SPEAKER_00]: Reports indicate that Trump has become introspective about his own mortality in light of this loss.
- 0:53[SPEAKER_00]: Graham's passing was ruled as due to gortic dissection, following longstanding health concerns.
- 1:00[SPEAKER_00]: Graham was well-known for his relentless work ethic, never taking a day off from his duties.
- 1:06[SPEAKER_00]: Despite initial clashes, Trump and Graham formed a significant political alliance through shared interests in golf.
- 1:14[SPEAKER_00]: Trump highlighted Graham's ability to engage with the public, stating he did it with pride because he loved our country.