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White House Denies Claim President Donald Trump Fell Asleep During Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Funeral

  • On Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared to doze off during Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral at Washington National Cathedral. The 80-year-old president delivered a eulogy for his late Republican ally.
  • Graham, an influential South Carolina Republican, died earlier this month of an aortic rupture. Trump praised him as a "giant" of the Senate, while acknowledging Graham "never saw a war he didn't like."
  • Video footage captured Trump appearing to nod off, prompting social media speculation. Journalist Aaron Rupar wrote, "Trump, face drooping heavily, is struggling to stay awake," while political scientist David Darmofal expressed concern over the president's fatigue.
  • White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended the president, stating Trump was "reflecting on the loss of his dear friend." Ingle added that anyone suggesting otherwise is a "depraved moron."
  • Trump, who last year became the oldest person to assume the presidency, has faced recurring questions about his health. Observers have noted he sometimes appears to doze off during official events.
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The Daily Boulder broke the news on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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