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A Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington

July 28, 2026 · 9:25 pm ET · Leave a Comment

“When the first of the Three Amigos died, the service at Washington National Cathedral felt like a repudiation of President Trump, who was not invited and not welcome. When the last of the amigos departed this life, the service felt like an affirmation of Mr. Trump, who was not only invited but led the tributes,” the New York Times reports.

“From John McCain to Lindsey Graham, two members of a trio of senators once so close that they compared their friendship to a marriage, the stark difference between two services in the same majestic cathedral eight years and worlds apart exemplified how much has changed in the nation’s capital.”

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