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Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister to fill Senate seat

Trump said he recommended Darline Graham to Gov. Henry McMaster for the interim Senate seat.

Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister to fill Senate seat
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President Donald Trump said he recommended Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to serve as interim senator after Graham’s death left a vacancy. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to announce an appointment before a special election.

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President who recommended Darline Graham for the interim Senate appointment

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Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late South Carolina senator whose death left the seat vacant

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U.S. representative mentioned as a possible special-primary contender

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U.S. representative mentioned as a possible special-primary contender

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor with authority to appoint an interim senator; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor mentioned as a possible special-primary contender

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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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