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

Trump used a slur against Andrews and praised and endorsed her opponent.

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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Donald Trump
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President who attacked Andrews and endorsed Graham

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Democratic Senate candidate targeted by Trump's post

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

Darline Graham's brother, whose death preceded her candidacy

Darline Graham
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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

Outlets agree Trump endorsed South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham and used an anti-trans slur against Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in a social media post. Left-leaning outlets foreground the slur and condemnation of Trump, with some linking it to broader transgender-policy debates or Graham’s response. Center outlets generally pair the slur with Andrews’s response and the race’s competitiveness. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the endorsement and attack, with one presenting it as a political strike and another also reporting Andrews’s response and polling.

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