A report said President Donald Trump drew attention on the morning of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Washington funeral by taking a swipe at the South Carolina Republican before the day’s memorial events. The remark stood out because it came just hours before Trump was expected to honor Graham publicly.
According to the report, Graham died on July 11 at age 71. On Tuesday morning, his remains were placed in the Capitol Rotunda, with an afternoon funeral service scheduled in Washington later in the day.
The contrast between the solemn setting and Trump’s criticism quickly became the focus of the coverage. Rather than limiting his comments to remembrance, the president was described as reviving a familiar criticism of Graham even as official tributes were underway.
The episode highlighted how political tensions can spill into major public ceremonies. With the Capitol tribute and Washington service marking Graham’s final farewell, attention also turned to Trump’s remarks and the unusual timing of his latest jab.
