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Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Donald Trump reiterated his support for Graham while criticizing both the exiting challenger and a remaining opponent.

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Paul Dans, a key architect of Project 2025, has withdrawn his primary challenge against Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, following tensions between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson.