Trump's Tic Tac moment at Lindsey Graham funeral sparks social media frenzy: 'Struggle is real'
Video of Trump sharing Tic Tacs with JD Vance and missing a toss into his mouth drew mixed reactions online.
- On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, President Donald Trump attended Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, where viral video captured him sharing Tic Tacs with Vice President JD Vance and unsuccessfully attempting to toss a mint into his mouth.
- During the service, Trump delivered a 14-minute eulogy for Graham, his former political rival turned close Senate ally, praising him as a "beloved friend" and a "true American original" before veering off-script.
- While reading prepared remarks, Trump abruptly paused to dispute that "virtually everyone" liked the late senator, adding, "Well, not everybody, but it sounds good," while addressing Graham's sister, Senator Darline Graham.
- Clips of the president's conduct sparked widespread social media debate, with users questioning the appropriateness of his behavior during the solemn memorial, while commentators described the Tic Tac exchange as a distraction.
- Trump also recounted his rocky history with the late senator, openly discussing their bitter 2016 Republican primary feud and admitting to publicly sharing Graham's personal phone number during that campaign.
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'Treating it like movie theater': Donald Trump faces backlash after Tic Tac moment at Graham funeral
President Donald Trump went viral after videos showed him passing Tic Tacs to JD Vance and missing while trying to toss one into his mouth during Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, sparking online debate and reviving memories of the 2016 Tic Tac controversy.
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