Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Donald Trump mocked the departure of a primary challenger to Lindsey Graham and reiterated his support for the incumbent Senator.
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Paul Dans, a key architect of Project 2025, has withdrawn from the Republican primary challenge against Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, despite backing from Tucker Carlson.
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