Project 2025 architect quits South Carolina Senate race and endorses Lindsey Graham challenger
Donald Trump celebrated the exit of Paul Dans from the race and doubled down on his support for Senator Graham.
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Donald Trump celebrated the exit of Paul Dans from the race and doubled down on his support for Senator Graham.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Project 2025 architect Paul Dans has withdrawn from the South Carolina Republican Senate primary, endorsing challenger Mark Lynch over incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Left-leaning outlets like KESQ emphasize Paul Dans' role as a "Project 2025 architect" while reporting on his exit from the race. In contrast, right-leaning sources such as WLT Report highlight Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, focusing on his "lunatic" label for the challenger and his criticism of Tucker Carlson's endorsement.
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