President Donald Trump used a Capitol Hill eulogy for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., to recall an unusual episode from years ago that helped forge their political friendship: an incident involving Graham's phone number becoming public. The anecdote formed part of an emotional farewell address in which Trump reflected on how the pair's relationship developed over time, despite Graham and Trump not always being political allies in earlier years.

During the tribute, Trump recounted the phone-number story as an example of the sometimes unconventional beginnings of his bond with Graham, who died recently after a long career in the Senate representing South Carolina. The remarks came amid a broader wave of tributes from colleagues and public figures, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, with a Capitol ceremony held to honour Graham's decades of service and legacy.