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Exclusive | Lindsey Graham's sister reacts to Trump recommending her to fill out SC Senate seat

Trump publicly recommended Nordone to fill her brother’s Senate seat until a special election.

Exclusive | Lindsey Graham's sister reacts to Trump recommending her to fill out SC Senate seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
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After President Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone for her late brother’s Senate seat, she said she was devastated by his death but would accept the role. Gov. Henry McMaster announced she would serve until January 2027, ahead of a special election.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Recommended Darline Graham Nordone for the interim Senate seat

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Appointed to fill her late brother’s Senate seat through January 2027

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

Late senator whose death led to the appointment of his sister

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Joe Wilson
R · SC-2

Representative who supported Trump’s recommendation

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president whose Senate trial is mentioned in Graham’s career history; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Nordone to the seat; James Buchanan, Former president mentioned in historical context; Ronald Reagan, Former president mentioned in a quote about political cooperation; Strom Thurmond, Former South Carolina senator mentioned in Graham’s Senate career history; Tip O’Neill, Former House speaker mentioned in a quote about political cooperation

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Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham After His Death

Outlets agree President Donald Trump paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death at 71 and recommended Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill his Senate seat. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's past friction with Graham, his wandering public tributes, and emerging Republican squabbles over the vacancy. Center outlets concentrate on Graham's role as Trump's key Senate intermediary and the procedural disruptions to the party's agenda. Right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, highlight Trump's personal mourning, Graham's conservative battles, and their final discussion concerning voting legislation.

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