Trump's Unexpected Lines at Lindsey Graham's Memorial Spark Backlash

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News (1 / 1) 28.07.2026 23:01 / Simo

At Lindsey Graham's memorial, President Trump took the podium and left some attendees and viewers talking — his asides caught attention and critics quickly reacted. Read on to discover the full story!

Asides in the eulogy

On July 28 at the Washington National Cathedral, the 80-year-old president read Graham's eulogy and made a few unplanned additions. He praised Graham but also interjected that while "virtually everyone" liked him, he then qualified that statement by saying not everyone did. He described Graham as a "tough cookie" and called him beautiful.

Social media erupts

Video of the moment spread online, prompting sharp reactions. Critics accused Trump of going off script, turning the eulogy inward and even using the occasion for a punchline. Some called the move narcissistic; others joked about testing crowd material at a funeral proceeding.