Multiple outlets report that President Donald Trump shows signs of drowsiness during the funeral or memorial service for former Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday. Accounts describe Trump, then 80, as having difficulty keeping his eyes open while attendees eulogize Graham. Several reports say he repeatedly blinks and eventually appears to doze off, at times with his face drooping and head tilting. The descriptions are based on observed behavior during the service, including video circulating online.
One outlet notes that the episode occurs shortly after Trump delivers his own remarks, in which he appears to go off-script and make comments about Graham. The reports say the remarks include reminders of Graham-related matters previously discussed publicly, and that Trump’s behavior afterward includes visible fatigue. While some outlets characterize the moment as “falling asleep” or “struggling to stay awake,” none of the sources present an official explanation from Trump’s team in the material provided.
