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GOP ex-gov rebukes Trump after 'heartbreaking' attack on Dem candidate: 'Uncalled for'

Trump used an anti-transgender slur against Andrews in a post that drew criticism from former governor David Beasley.

GOP ex-gov rebukes Trump after 'heartbreaking' attack on Dem candidate: 'Uncalled for'
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Oct 6, 2026
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Former South Carolina governor David Beasley criticized President Donald Trump for using an anti-transgender slur against Senate candidate Annie Andrews. Trump had also endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in the race.

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This story reports what happened without casting Andrews in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Andrews’s record.

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Democratic Senate candidate targeted by Trump’s post

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who used a slur against Andrews and endorsed Graham

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Republican senator and candidate whom Trump endorsed

ALSO MENTIONED  David Beasley, Former South Carolina governor criticizing Trump’s remarks

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Trump Uses Anti-Trans Slur in Post About Annie Andrews

Outlets agree that Donald Trump used an anti-trans slur about South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews in a post endorsing Darline Graham. Andrews responded by emphasizing her campaign priorities, and former governor David Beasley condemned Trump's remarks. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Beasley's condemnation and characterize Trump's post as an anti-trans attack. Center outlets more often pair reports of the post with Andrews's response on affordability and other campaign priorities, while also reporting criticism of the language.

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