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Trump uses anti-trans slur against South Carolina Senate nominee Annie Andrews

Andrews is the Senate candidate targeted by Trump’s social media post and says it was meant to distract her from the race.

Trump uses anti-trans slur against South Carolina Senate nominee Annie Andrews
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
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President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur against South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews in a social media post. Andrews dismissed the post as an attempt to distract from the race, in which she is running against Sen. Darline Graham.

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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 whose social media post targeted Andrews

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

Former South Carolina senator and Darline Graham’s late brother

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative who lost the Republican runoff to Graham

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Interim senator and Republican candidate opposing Andrews

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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