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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

Trump Draws Backlash After Turning Lindsey Graham's Funeral Into Pitch for Save America Act

Donald Trump has drawn criticism after using his eulogy for Lindsey Graham to highlight the Save America Act, with critics accusing him of turning a funeral into a political platform (Credit: whitehouse.gov/gallery)

A funeral is typically a moment to celebrate a person's life, reflect on their legacy and offer comfort to grieving loved ones. However, Donald Trump has found himself at the centre of controversy after critics accused him of transforming Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral into a platform for promoting the Save America Act.

While Trump praised his longtime ally throughout the service, many of his remarks focused on Graham's final push to advance the legislation, prompting backlash from political commentators who argued the eulogy became more about Trump's agenda than the late senator's life.

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