Donald Trump at Graham's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (Credit: Alex Brandon/AP)
Trump appears to doze off during Lindsey Graham's funeral
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US President Donald Trump appeared to briefly doze off during the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham, who died earlier this month, according to videos that circulated widely on social media.
Seated in the front row beside Vice President JD Vance at the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, Trump appeared to struggle to keep his eyes open before briefly closing them. He appeared to reopen his eyes moments later, while other attendees showed no visible reaction.
Trump, face drooping heavily, is struggling to stay awake at Lindsey Graham's memorial service pic.twitter.com/E0SzRm87s2
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 28, 2026
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle denied that the 80-year-old president had fallen asleep, saying Trump was "reflecting on the loss of his dear friend Lindsey Graham." He dismissed claims that the president had dozed off and noted that Trump had delivered a eulogy during the service.
The footage has renewed discussion among some commentators about Trump's health. The president has previously rejected suggestions that he has medical issues affecting his fitness for office and repeatedly said he "aced" a routine cognitive exam.
