Lara Trump Defends Watch Glance at Senator Graham’s Funeral
Lara Trump explained on YouTube that she looked at her Apple Watch during Lindsey Graham’s funeral to check on her children after a viral video sparked criticism.
A video shared by influencer Matt Wallace captured Lara Trump checking her Apple Watch midway through Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral, prompting online criticism. In a YouTube response, the 43-year-old said she received several calls from her children’s New York camp and discreetly looked at the watch to ensure they were okay, allowing her to stay seated. She began the video by advertising a partnership with a precious-metals dealer and her site LaraLikesGold.com, then claimed the clip was being manipulated.
The footage, which has amassed more than 3 million views on X, also showed her husband Eric Trump looking visibly annoyed. The funeral attracted additional attention when Donald Trump appeared to doze after delivering the eulogy. Graham, who died suddenly at age 71, was found to have suffered an aortic dissection.
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