The president's closed eyes during the ceremony sparked a flurry of reactions on social media

Trump appears to doze off at Lindsey Graham's funeral

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President Donald Trump appeared to struggle to keep his eyes open during Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral in Washington, according to video footage that circulated widely on social media. The ceremony saw Graham's casket brought to the Capitol, where fellow senators honored him.

Trump delivered a eulogy praising Graham as a 'true American original,' stating that 'nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it.' However, the president's apparent drowsiness drew significant attention online, with many users commenting on the moment.

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Internet erupts as Trump is caught with his eyes closed throughout Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
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'A true American original': Trump eulogizes Sen. Lindsey Graham at Washington funeral.
according to ABC News — Top Stories +1
His casket was brought to the Capitol, where he is being honored by his fellow senators.
according to ABC News — Top Stories
Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it, and no bill became law in the most exceptional republic in human history without Lindsey Graham having a say in it,” Trump said.
according to The Independent — World
President Donald Trump appeared to struggle to keep his eyes open during Lindsey Graham’s funeral , prompting a flurry of reactions on social media.
according to The Independent — World