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Internet stunned as Trump skips Lindsey Graham tribute for race cars: 'Didn't mention him'

Trump praised Graham in a social-media post but did not mention him during his later public speech.

Internet stunned as Trump skips Lindsey Graham tribute for race cars: 'Didn't mention him'
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Jul 13, 2026
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Donald Trump spoke at a White House racing event less than two days after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death without mentioning him. Commentators highlighted the omission, contrasting it with Trump’s earlier tribute to Graham.

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Donald Trump
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President whose speech after Graham’s death did not mention him

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator whose death and Trump’s response are the focus of the article

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Bill Johnson
Former U.S. Representative (R-OH)

Progressive commentator who contrasted Duffy’s speaking time with the omission of Graham

Sean P. Duffy
Secretary of Transportation

Secretary of Transportation present at the White House event

ALSO MENTIONED  Aaron Rupar, Journalist who commented on Trump’s speech; Mason, Political commentator who speculated about Trump invoking Graham in support of legislation; Pere Jes, Social-media user who commented on Trump’s omission; Vince Wilson, Political commentator who criticized Trump

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Trump Responds to Question About McConnell’s Health

Outlets agree Trump said he had no information about Mitch McConnell’s condition while the senator was hospitalized. Left-leaning outlets connect his answer to questions about McConnell’s condition and possible Senate consequences, though one left-leaning article instead covers Trump’s omission of Lindsey Graham. Right-leaning outlets present his answer more straightforwardly, alongside McConnell’s office saying he was improving and the limited public updates.

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