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Trump sleep controversy at Graham funeral

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On July 28, 2026 President Donald Trump ~~attended~~ delivered a eulogy at Senator Lindsey Graham’s state ~~funeral and delivered a eulogy.~~ funeral. Video showed ~~Trump~~ him with his eyes closed, ~~prompting~~ sparking social‑media claims that he fell asleep. ~~The~~ White ~~House, via~~ House spokesperson Davis ~~Ingle, dismissed~~ Ingle rejected the allegation, calling the suggestion a “depraved moron” and saying Trump was ~~merely~~ simply reflecting on the loss. The ~~report also~~ ceremony was noted for First Lady Melania Trump’s absence and the presence of foreign leaders ~~including~~ such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The following ~~day, July 29, media outlets again highlighted Trump’s apparent nodding off during the eulogy, repeating~~ day coverage repeated the White ~~House’s defense and~~ House defense, with Ingle labeling critics “stupid.” In At the same ~~coverage, White House~~ time, Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson announced her resignation effective August 7 to join a political‑consulting firm, ~~with senior officials praising her work~~ and ~~naming~~ Lauren Bis as was named her successor. On July 30, a clip from the service went viral, showing Trump’s closed eyes and an unidentified attendee making exaggerated facial expressions. Rumors spread online that Trump had emitted a foul odor or suffered a personal accident, with some users claiming he soiled himself. A body‑language expert commented on the attendee’s gestures, while the White House again insisted Trump was merely reflecting on Graham’s death.

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