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Do videos show Trump falling asleep during Lindsey Graham's funeral? We examined footage
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Key Points:
- Videos circulated online showing U.S. President Donald Trump appearing to nod off briefly during Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on July 28, 2026.
- Trump was slumped to his side for about four seconds before lifting his head, though it is unclear if he actually fell asleep, as he did not close his eyes for an extended period.
- White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump, stating he was reflecting on Graham's loss and dismissing claims that he was asleep as baseless.
- The incident drew attention due to Trump's history of publicly dozing off and his previous nickname for Joe Biden, "Sleepy Joe."
- Some social media posts used photos or short clips that may have exaggerated the duration Trump appeared to have his eyes closed, while livestream footage showed he was alert at various points during the service.
