Internet erupts as Trump is caught with his eyes closed throughout Lindsey Graham’s funeral

‘Oh the sweet irony of Trump falling asleep 10x more than Biden ever did,’ wrote one user

Mr Graham previously denounced the US president as a ‘race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot’, but they later became friends

“Even though Lindsey is not physically with us today, his presence can certainly be felt in this chamber,” Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said.

US President Donald ‌Trump eulogized Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham Tuesday as a fixture of national politics and unflinching foreign policy hawk, as the leaders of Israel and Ukraine joined Washington's most powerful at his funeral. Earlier in the day, lawmakers paid tribute at the Capitol Rotunda, remembering one of

Funeral services were held for Sen. Lindsey Graham Tuesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Graham died July 11 after suffering an aortic dissection as a result of heart disease. He was 71. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report on the funeral.

Donald Trump had trouble keeping his eyes open at the funeral for friend and ally Lindsey Graham.

Donald Trump had trouble keeping his eyes open at the funeral for friend and ally Lindsey Graham.

White House Says Anyone Suggesting Trump Fell Asleep At Lindsey Graham's Funeral Is A 'Depraved Moron'  HuffPost

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The president was visibly dozing off throughout the late senator's memorial at Washington National Cathedral

Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.

In a post on social media after the meeting, Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the “good meeting” and the Republican administration's efforts to aid Kyiv.

President Donald Trump and US lawmakers remembered the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday at a memorial in the US Capitol and later a funeral at Washington National Cathedral. (Source: Bloomberg)

Republican senator Graham died suddenly from a heart ailment on July 11 at age 71.

President Trump couldn’t stay awake at Lindsey Graham’s funeral Tuesday. As several well-wishers eulogized the former senator at the Washington National Cathedral, Trump could barely hold his face up and keep his eyes open. It didn’t take long for him to start dozing off, occasionally blinking to try and hide his drows

Trump's tribute to Lindsey Graham at his funeral includes an anecdote about Guantanamo.

Viewers were left baffled. 20:58, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Updated: 20:58, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Trump (Image: X)Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during the funeral service for the late Republican politician Lindsey Graham, sparking a big reaction online.MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Get the latest news from around the world and

First lady Melania Trump skipped both Lindsey Graham's funeral and the White House Correspondents' Dinner days apart.

In life, Senator Lindsey Graham was a staunch supporter of Ukraine and Israel.

US President Donald Trump and world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, were expected to attend his funeral later on Tuesday.

"It really ended up being a great friendship," Trump said of his fellow Republican. "He was a great politician and a great gentleman."

Funeral services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham started on Tuesday in the nation’s capital, with several notable political and media figures in town to attend the ceremonies.

President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the three leaders' expected attendance at late Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) funeral on Wednesday.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is attending the funeral of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington, D.C. after being invited by Graham’s family.

President Trump to Lead Tributes to Lindsey Graham at Washington Funeral  WSJ

Late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly on July 11 from an aortic dissection, was honored in a memorial service in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday morning.  Senate leaders, including Vice President Vance, who is also president of the Senate, and the leaders of both parties, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Chuck S

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) by his humor, choking up at the thought of no longer laughing at “witty comments” delivered by the late senator. Thune delivered remarks in the Capitol rotunda Tuesday morning to members of Congress and family members gathered to mourn the s

The senator is being remembered on Tuesday in Washington and on Wednesday in South Carolina.

Graham is first being recognized with a ceremony in the Capitol rotunda.

Lindsey Graham’s funeral drawing Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington  AP News

The ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda kicks off two days of mourning for Graham, who died at 71 after three decades in Congress, including more than 23 years in the Senate.

The funeral service for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham is being held on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump set to deliver remarks.

Watch live coverage of the funeral services held for Sen. Lindsey Graham at the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral. President Trump and Vice President Vance will be among the speakers at the two services.

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US President Donald Trump, who Graham denounced early in his political career before becoming a staunch supporter, is due to speak at the service.

Memorials for the Republican senator to start in US Capitol as Israeli and Ukrainian leaders are set to meet with Trump Two days of funeral ceremonies for Lindsey Graham, the late South Carolina Republican senator, will begin in Washington on Tuesday, with mourners set to include Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanya

Lindsey Graham's legacy of faith, military service, and sacrifice for South Carolina is remembered by a colleague who called him a true statesman.