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Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term

Trump said he had recommended Graham Nordone to McMaster for the temporary Senate seat.

Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to finish her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, after President Trump recommended her for the temporary seat. The appointment sets up a special election for the remainder of the term.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Graham Nordone for the temporary Senate seat

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator-designate appointed to finish her brother’s term

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

Late South Carolina senator whose term his sister was appointed to finish

Nancy Mace
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South Carolina representative considering a run for the Senate seat

Mark Lynch
R · SC

South Carolina businessman and Senate candidate

Joe Wilson
R · SC-2

South Carolina representative who ruled out running for the Senate seat

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who endorsed Graham Nordone’s appointment

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Graham Nordone; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor and potential Senate candidate

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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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