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Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack Democratic US Senate candidate - Upper Michigan's Source

Andrews is the South Carolina Senate candidate whom Trump attacked in a Truth Social post.

Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack Democratic US Senate candidate - Upper Michigan's Source
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President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur in a post attacking South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews and endorsed her Republican opponent, Darline Graham. Andrews’s positions on transgender issues are also described, and former Gov. David Beasley criticized Trump’s comments.

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Democratic Senate candidate targeted by Trump's post

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Andrews and endorsed Graham

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

Darline Graham's brother, whose death preceded her candidacy

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

ALSO MENTIONED  David Beasley, Former South Carolina governor who criticized Trump's comments

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

President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham and used an anti-trans slur against South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews. Left-leaning outlets emphasize condemnation of Trump's language and reactions to it, while some later coverage scrutinizes Andrews's campaign ad and positions on transgender issues. Center outlets generally report the attack alongside Andrews's response and the competitive race, with some also covering her health-care agenda. Right-leaning outlets connect the endorsement and attack to campaign dynamics, with Fox News also emphasizing Andrews's current comments alongside her past position.

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