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Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: 'Annie Trannie'

Andrews defended her current position on transgender athletes after Republicans highlighted her earlier opposition to a state sports bill.

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South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews says she opposes biological males competing in women's sports and gender surgery for minors, after previously opposing state legislation on transgender athletes. President Donald Trump has attacked her past record as Republicans spotlight the contrast during her campaign.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Andrews over her record

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who previously criticized Andrews's position on a state bill

Marcy Kaptur
D · OH-9

Representative cited in a comparison about Democrats' positions on transgender policies

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Republican senator Andrews is challenging

Representative cited in a comparison about positions on transgender athletes

Iowa House candidate cited in a comparison about transgender policies

ALSO MENTIONED  Nick Puglia, National Republican Senatorial Regional Press Secretary

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Trump Endorses Darline Graham, Uses Anti-Trans Slur Against Annie Andrews

Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham and used an anti-trans slur while attacking South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews. Left-leaning outlets center the slur and the condemnation it drew, with some also examining Andrews’s later campaign ad on transgender issues. Center outlets pair the attack and endorsement with Andrews’s response and campaign priorities, often situating the episode in a competitive Senate race. Right-leaning outlets report the attack and endorsement while also framing Andrews’s position on transgender athletes as a shift from earlier opposition.

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