Event reportedly brings together political leaders, diplomats and members of the Trump administration
WASHINGTON: A private dinner honouring Senator Lindsey Graham was held at the Four Seasons hotel in Washington on Monday evening, drawing senior political figures, diplomats and members of the Trump administration, according to reports.
The event was reportedly hosted by Lebanese businessman Antoun Sehnaoui and former US envoy Morgan Ortagus. According to the reports, attendees included Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, members of Graham’s family, Republican lawmakers and several Democratic senators.
Among the Republican senators said to be present was Ted Cruz, while White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and other administration officials also reportedly attended the gathering.
The event brought together political leaders from across party lines, reflecting Graham’s longstanding role in US foreign and national security policy and his relationships with lawmakers and international partners.
Bipartisan gathering draws prominent guests
Reports said the dinner featured a mix of current and former government officials, members of Congress and diplomatic figures.
The presence of lawmakers from both major US political parties underscored the bipartisan nature of the gathering, while the attendance of Netanyahu highlighted Graham’s close engagement with Middle East affairs during his political career.
Neither the organisers nor attendees immediately released detailed public remarks about the event or its programme.
No official statement issued
Although images and reports from the gathering circulated online, organisers had not issued a formal statement outlining the purpose or proceedings of the dinner at the time of publication.
The reported attendance of senior White House officials and members of Congress made the event one of the most closely watched political gatherings in Washington this week.
Further details, including any speeches delivered during the evening or official comments from participants, are expected to emerge as organisers and attendees provide additional information. The reported guest list reflects the event’s high-profile nature and the broad participation of political and diplomatic figures.
🇺🇸🇮🇱 A dinner honoring the late-Sen. Lindsey Graham was held at the Four Seasons last night in D.C.
It was hosted by Lebanese businessman Antoun Sehnaoui and fmr. U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus.
Attendees included Netanyahu and his wife, members of Graham's family, Republican… pic.twitter.com/zlKedwrxTG
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 28, 2026
