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Trump's push for Lindsey Graham's sister to replace him in Senate gains steam: 'No one better'

Trump publicly urged the governor to appoint Graham’s sister to fill the vacant Senate seat.

Trump's push for Lindsey Graham's sister to replace him in Senate gains steam: 'No one better'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
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Donald Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, and she said she would serve and support the president. South Carolina officials, including Sen. Tim Scott, endorsed the recommendation; Nordone is expected to be sworn in Tuesday.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Darline Graham Nordone for the Senate seat

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Lindsey Graham’s sister and expected interim senator

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

Late senator whose seat is to be filled

Nancy Mace
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South Carolina representative who endorsed the recommendation and may run for the seat

Russell Fry
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South Carolina representative who endorsed the recommendation

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who supported the proposed appointment

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who endorsed Trump’s recommendation

Democratic Senate candidate who won her party’s primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor responsible for selecting a replacement; Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine who publicly mourned Lindsey Graham

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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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