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Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Trump endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term and said he had discussed a possible campaign with her.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
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President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term after she was appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. The endorsement adds a high-profile contender to the race, with a special primary scheduled for Aug. 11.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator appointed to serve the remainder of her brother’s term and a potential candidate for a full term

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

Late senator whose seat is being filled and whose funeral was scheduled

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative identified as a potential candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative identified as a potential candidate

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative identified as a potential candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to serve the remainder of her brother’s term; Pamela Evette, Lieutenant governor identified as a potential candidate

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Trump Urges Darline Graham to Seek Full Senate Term

Trump urged Darline Graham to seek a full Senate term and offered his endorsement after she was appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. Left-leaning outlets focus on Sen. Jon Ossoff’s accusation that Trump committed election fraud in Georgia, not the Senate contest. Center outlets largely treat the endorsement as a development in the race, adding appointment and primary context; one also weighs Graham’s government experience against her lack of legislative experience. Right-leaning outlets similarly emphasize Trump’s backing and the developing Senate race, generally without arguing for a candidate.

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