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Sad, disgusting, pathetic": Trump slammed for repeatedly calling Democrat anti-trans slur

Trump's post attacked Annie Andrews with an anti-trans slur, prompting condemnation from public figures.

Sad, disgusting, pathetic": Trump slammed for repeatedly calling Democrat anti-trans slur
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
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Donald Trump used an anti-trans slur three times in a social media post attacking South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews, drawing condemnation from lawmakers and advocates. Andrews had not directly addressed the post.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who used a slur to attack Andrews

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South Carolina Senate candidate targeted by Trump's post

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative whose earlier campaign ads attacked Andrews

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary whose repeated use of the word is cited as context

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Republican Senate opponent praised in Trump's post

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who condemned Trump's insults

ALSO MENTIONED  David Beasley, Former South Carolina governor who condemned the post; Gillian Branstetter, Trans ACLU communications strategist commenting on the legal implications of Trump's language; Lindsay Graham, Senator identified as Darline Graham Nordone's brother

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Trump Endorses Darline Graham, Uses Anti-Trans Slur Against Annie Andrews

Outlets agree Trump endorsed South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham and used an anti-trans slur against Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in a social media post. Left-leaning outlets foreground the slur and condemnation of Trump, with some linking it to broader transgender-policy debates or Graham’s response. Center outlets generally pair the slur with Andrews’s response and the race’s competitiveness. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the endorsement and attack, with one presenting it as a political strike and another also reporting Andrews’s response and polling.

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