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White House issues proclamation ordering flags to fly at half-staff after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, as aides reflect on relationship with Stephen Miller
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Politics/The Apex Times/Jul 13, 8:53 PM EDT

White House issues proclamation ordering flags to fly at half-staff after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, as aides reflect on relationship with Stephen Miller

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ordering U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late South Carolina Republican. Separately, a report described an on-record tribute in which Stephen Miller referred to his personal relationship with Graham.

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President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ordering that United States flags be flown at half-staff to mark the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime member of the Senate from South Carolina. The White House posted the proclamation under “Presidential Actions” on July 13, framing it as an order “as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service” of the senator. The White House also posted a separate release describing Trump’s remarks about Graham’s life and legacy after the senator’s sudden passing.

In the White House release “President Trump Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham,” Trump discussed his relationship with Graham, describing the senator as a close friend and highlighting traits he said Graham displayed in public life. The White House wrote that Trump spoke in interviews following Graham’s death and reflected on Graham’s political instincts and his role in consequential moments.

A separate report from the New York Post said Stephen Miller, a senior adviser in the Trump administration, delivered a “heartfelt” tribute that revealed what the outlet described as an unlikely personal friendship between Miller and Graham. The report said Miller referred to Graham as a personal “friend” in connection with that tribute. Apex has not verified Miller’s quoted language in an additional primary source beyond the New York Post report.

The proclamation and accompanying White House materials underscore how the administration is handling honors and public memorials following the senator’s death. The flag-ordering step is a formal presidential action that is typically implemented by federal agencies and incorporated into domestic observances for state and local offices as well.

If Miller’s described tribute is confirmed by an official recording, transcript, or White House transcript, it would add detail to the administration’s account of Graham’s relationships within Trump’s political orbit. Until such confirmation is located, the Miller friendship description remains attributable to the New York Post report rather than a verified official statement.

For federal and public-facing operations, the practical effect of the proclamation is a change in how the nation’s flags are displayed during the specified period, with coordination by federal facilities and guidance for commemorations. The Trump administration’s posted releases also set the immediate public record for Trump’s remarks about Graham’s legacy and for the next steps in memorial observances.

Why It Matters

  • The flag-at-half-staff proclamation is a formal presidential action that triggers standardized federal display procedures and can affect how state and local offices coordinate memorial observances.
  • The White House’s separate tribute materials create an official record of how President Trump publicly described Graham’s legacy immediately after the death.
  • Attribution matters for staff relationships: the Miller “friendship” characterization is currently based on a single outlet report unless supplemented by an official transcript or recording.
  • If additional documentation emerges confirming Miller’s words, it will further shape the administration’s account of personal relationships that intersect with senators and senior political figures.

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Key Facts

  • The White House posted a presidential proclamation directing that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham after his death.
  • The White House described the proclamation as an order issued “as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service” of the senator.
  • The White House posted a separate release about President Donald Trump’s remarks honoring Graham’s life and legacy.
  • A New York Post report said Stephen Miller referred to Graham as a personal “friend” in a tribute connected to the White House memorialization.
  • Apex has not found additional primary documentation in the provided material that directly verifies Miller’s quoted “friend” language beyond the New York Post report.