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Trump hurls anti-trans slur at cisgender Democratic Senate nominee three times - PinkNews

Trump used an anti-trans slur in a post attacking Andrews and urging voters to support Graham.

Trump hurls anti-trans slur at cisgender Democratic Senate nominee three times - PinkNews
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Donald Trump used an anti-trans slur three times in a post attacking South Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews and urging support for Republican Sen. Darline Graham. Andrews redirected her response to her campaign message, while LGBTQ+ advocates and Democrats condemned Trump’s remarks.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose Truth Social post attacked Andrews

PRIMARY SUBJECT

South Carolina Democratic Senate nominee targeted by Trump’s post

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

Late former senator whose seat was filled by Darline Graham

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who previously accused Andrews of engaging in child abuse

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative who ran against Darline Graham in the Republican primary

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Republican senator whom Trump urged voters to support

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who condemned Trump’s remarks

ALSO MENTIONED  David Beasley, Former South Carolina governor who criticized Trump’s attack; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the Senate seat

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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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