Did Trump fall asleep at Lindsey Graham's funeral? Viral video sparks online frenzy; WH breaks silence
- 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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US President Donald Trump closed his eyes several times during the funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington, which is why claims that he dozed off spread on social networks.
Donald Trump Appears To Fall Asleep at Lindsey Graham Funeral as Viral Video Dominates Social Media
A video appearing to show Donald Trump closing his eyes and lowering his head briefly during Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral has gone viral online, with viewers divided over whether the US president appeared to fall asleep during the memorial service. The footage, shared on TikTok, showed Trump seated during the ceremony at Washington National Cathedral as political leaders, family members and guests gathered to honour Graham, a Republican sena…
According to a lip-reading expert, the US president was handing out Tic Tacs to the vice president and the treasury secretary
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