- President Donald Trump has remembered Lindsey Graham as a "giant of the United States Senate" at the late lawmaker's funeral in Washington.
- During the funeral, Trump was seen drifting off in his seat, with his eyes and head drooping as a political ally delivered a eulogy.
- Trump delivered a heartfelt eulogy for Graham, stating, “Virtually everyone liked Lindsey,” but later clarified, “Well, not everybody,”.
- Trump appeared to be asleep during parts of the funeral, veering from his script.
- Trump showed a final act of tenderness by patting Lindsey Graham's casket.
- Lindsey Graham was remembered as a ‘true American original’ during a memorial at the Capitol where mourners surrounded his flag-draped casket on 28 July 2026.
- "He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out," Trump said.
- "Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it," Trump noted.
- Graham had just returned home from a trip to Kyiv in Ukraine to meet with President Zelensky when – a tear in the heart's main artery.
- Graham first won election to the US Senate in 2022, where he represented the state of South Carolina until his death.
- Graham's sister, Darline Graham, has been appointed to fill his South Carolina US Senate seat.
- Other prominent speakers, including Fox News host Sean Hannity, paid tribute to Graham as a "force of nature" and "true original."
Donald Trump delivered a poignant eulogy for Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral, calling him a 'giant of the United States Senate'. Trump reflected on Graham's unwavering commitment to public service, stating, 'He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out.'19
Despite moments of distraction during the service, where he was seen drifting off in his seat, Trump emphasized Graham's significant impact on American politics, noting, 'Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it.' Graham, who passed away after a heart-related incident following a trip to Kyiv, was remembered by many as a 'force of nature' and a 'true original'.212
Other speakers, including John Thune and Sean Hannity, praised Graham's fierce advocacy for Ukraine and his role in the anti-abortion movement. Graham's sister, Darline Graham, has been appointed to fill his Senate seat, continuing his legacy in South Carolina politics. Trump concluded his tribute with a tender gesture, patting Graham's casket, symbolizing the deep respect he held for his longtime friend and ally.78131415
“During the funeral, Trump was seen drifting off in his seat while a political ally delivered a eulogy, raising eyebrows among attendees. He also showed a final act of tenderness by patting Graham's casket, highlighting the emotional weight of the occasion.”
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