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Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham – KTBB News, Weather, Talk

Trump publicly endorsed Darline Graham as a candidate for the full Senate term.

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President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham for a full Senate term after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s term. The article also reports funeral plans and outlines the special primary timeline.

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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 Lindsey Graham’s term and potential candidate for a full term

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

Late South Carolina senator whose death created the vacancy and whose funeral plans were announced

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative considering a run for the Senate seat

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative considering a run for the Senate seat

Former Federal Election Commission chairman quoted on campaign-finance rules

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative considering a run for the Senate seat

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who discussed whether he might weigh in on the primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to serve the remainder of the term; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor reported to be considering a run for the Senate seat

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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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