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On July 28, 2026, President Donald Trump attended the funeral of former Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral. After delivering a eulogy in which he went off-script to mock Graham and reminded attendees of the time he publicly shared Graham's cell phone number, Trump struggled to stay awake. Multiple videos posted by journalist Aaron Rupar show Trump's face drooping, eyes closing, and head tilting as he dozed off during other eulogies. The article, published by The New Republic, also includes a separate report on Canadian tourism boycotts costing the U.S. economy $3.3 billion due to Trump's tariffs and sovereignty threats.
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News Roundup: July 28, 2026
Trump Dozes Off at Lindsey Graham’s Funeral
Publication date: 2026-07-28
President Donald Trump struggled to stay awake during Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral on Tuesday.
As several well-wishers delivered eulogies at the Washington National Cathedral, Trump appeared unable to keep his eyes open or hold his head up. He began dozing off shortly after the proceedings began, occasionally blinking in an attempt to mask his drowsiness. At several points, his head tilted as he appeared to fall asleep.
The incident occurred shortly after Trump delivered his own eulogy. During his remarks, he went off-script, mocking Graham in front of friends and family. He also reminded the audience of the time he publicly shared Graham’s cell phone number. The effort appeared to exhaust the 80-year-old president, who then decided to rest.
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Canadian Boycott Costs U.S. Economy $3.3 Billion
President Donald Trump’s habit of insulting Canada is having significant economic consequences.
Canadians are boycotting travel to the United States in record numbers, costing the U.S. economy an estimated $3.3 billion, according to a Canadian government report. Tourism has hit an all-time low this July, with a year-over-year decline of more than 30 percent—the first such drop since the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
“Following the change in the U.S. administration in early 2025 and the implementation of America First policies, Canadian travel sentiment shifted abruptly,” the report states.
A recent Pew Research Center survey found that the number of Canadians willing to describe the U.S. as a “reliable partner” has plummeted from 83 percent in 2022 to just 35 percent today.
Key factors driving the decline include:
- Massive tariffs on Canadian goods imposed since the start of Trump’s second term.
- Repeated threats to Canadian sovereignty.
- Insults directed at the Canadian people.
- Trump’s references to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as a “governor” and threats to make Canada the “51st state.”
Just last week, Canada rescinded invitations to U.S. officials for the grand opening of the Michigan–Ontario Gordie Howe Bridge. This followed Trump’s imposition of new 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods and his blaming of Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the U.S. border.
“In response to these measures and threats to Canadian sovereignty, provinces, territories, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast have stood together, taking the necessary actions to support our economy and defend our workers, farmers, businesses, and families,” Prime Minister Carney wrote in a statement following the latest round of tariffs. “In all circumstances, Canada will work relentlessly and take any measures necessary to build our strength at home and to support Canadian workers, farmers, businesses, and families.”
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Trump, 80, Falls Asleep After Mocking Lindsey Graham at His Funeral