- Donald Trump was seen openly drifting off in his seat during the funeral of Lindsey Graham, with clips showing his eyes and head drooping as a eulogy was delivered.
- President Donald Trump has remembered Lindsey Graham as a "giant of the United States Senate" at the late lawmaker's funeral in Washington.
- Trump stated, "He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out."
- Trump noted, "Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it."
- Scott Moe, Saskatchewan premier, attends Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
- During the service, Trump veered from his script, which likely did not include falling asleep.
- Trump was reported to be completely passed out asleep at Lindsey Graham's funeral.
- Trump showed a final act of tenderness by patting Lindsey Graham's casket.
- Among the attendees were leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting Graham’s global influence.
- The funeral took place during a Congressional tribute to late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, on July 28, 2026, in Washington.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham was eulogized as "a true American original" during memorial services in Washington.
- Graham’s flag-draped casket arrived for a tribute at the U.S. Capitol, where he served for more than 30 years.
- Vice President JD Vance described Graham as a man of "swashbuckling" stature during the memorial.
During the funeral service for Sen. Lindsey Graham, President Donald Trump described him as a "giant of the United States Senate", emphasizing his profound impact on American politics.1267810
"He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out," Trump stated, highlighting Graham's dedication.
Despite the somber occasion, Trump was seen drifting off in his seat, raising eyebrows among attendees.
Graham, who passed away from a likely aortic tear, was remembered for his influential role in the Senate, where he served for over 30 years.12
“Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it,” Trump noted, underscoring Graham's global influence.
The service was attended by notable figures, including Vice President JD Vance and international leaders like Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, reflecting Graham's commitment to U.S. military intervention in global conflicts.913
Graham's sister, Darline Graham, has been appointed to fill his Senate seat, continuing his legacy in South Carolina politics.
“He swashbuckled into the Senate,” Vance remarked, capturing Graham's larger-than-life persona.
Just days before his death, Graham had secured Trump's backing for sanctions against Russia, marking a significant bipartisan effort in U.S. foreign policy.
“During the service, Trump remarked, "He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out." The funeral, attended by leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighted Graham's global influence and legacy in the Senate.”
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