Elena Kagan pays tribute to ‘untimely passing’ of Lindsey Graham: ‘Made me look funny’

During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Justice Elena Kagan paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, recalling a memorable moment from her 2010 confirmation hearing when Graham humorously commented on her appearance. This moment, where Graham quipped that Kagan "made me look funny," underscores the personal and often light-hearted interactions between politicians and justices. Kagan's reference highlights the significance of these relationships, even as she and Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed the Supreme Court's budget request. The tribute adds a human touch to the formal proceedings, reminding everyone of the impact personal connections have in the political arena.