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Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to serve rest of Republican's Senate term

Darline Graham Nordone was appointed to serve the rest of her late brother’s Senate term.

Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to serve rest of Republican's Senate term
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat after President Donald Trump recommended her. Nordone said she would support the president and continue her brother’s work; a special primary is scheduled for August 11.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Newly appointed South Carolina senator

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Nordone for the Senate appointment

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

Late South Carolina senator whose seat his sister was appointed to fill

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who welcomed Nordone’s appointment

Jim Clyburn
D · SC-6

South Carolina congressman who congratulated Nordone

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator present at the governor’s press conference

Democratic Senate candidate in the upcoming South Carolina election

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Nordone

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South Carolina Governor Appoints Darline Graham to Senate Seat

Outlets agree South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, following a recommendation from Donald Trump. Left-leaning outlets focus on nepotism and qualification questions, with Newsone arguing the pick exposes political double standards. Center outlets emphasize the succession process and South Carolina's special election timeline. Right-leaning outlets highlight Donald Trump's backing and praise the appointment as a fitting continuation of Lindsey Graham's legacy.

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