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Trump Makes Major Senate Power Grab After Graham Death

Trump urged Graham Nordone to seek a full term after she was appointed to fill her late brother’s Senate seat.

Trump Makes Major Senate Power Grab After Graham Death
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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President Donald Trump urged newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to run in South Carolina’s special Republican primary and endorsed her for the seat. She has not said in the article whether she will run.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Newly appointed senator urged by Trump to run for a full term

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Graham Nordone to run and endorsed her

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

Late senator whose seat his sister was appointed to fill

Democratic nominee expected to face the Republican primary winner

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Graham Nordone to the vacant seat

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Trump Endorses Darline Graham for Senate

Outlets agree that Donald Trump endorsed interim Senator Darline Graham Nordone and urged her to run in South Carolina's special Republican primary to fill her late brother's seat. Left-leaning outlets view the endorsement critically, with The Daily Beast portraying it as a 'Power Grab.' Center outlets examine the broader race dynamics and potential Democratic prospects. Right-leaning outlets, including Breitbart, spotlight Trump urging Graham to enter the primary with his backing.

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