Trump Targets South Carolina Senate Candidate as Race Tightens
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Donald Trump publicly criticized Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews in South Carolina, a race that recent polls show as narrowly competitive, prompting increased Republican super-PAC spending.
Donald Trump posted a message on social media criticizing Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews in South Carolina, describing her positions on transgender rights, immigration, police funding, taxes, the military and gun control as contrary to the state's values. The post, which was released by a Trump staff member, came as recent polls indicated a close contest, with Andrews trailing Republican candidate Darline Graham by a single point in one survey and by a few points in another.
The tightening race has led the main Republican Senate super-PAC to allocate an additional $5 million to South Carolina to support Graham, according to a report. Republican officials have noted that the state, traditionally safe for the party, may require a financial boost to secure a win.
In related political developments, Texas GOP Senate hopeful Ken Paxton was recorded saying he feels little control over his campaign strategy because much of his funding comes from a Trump-aligned super PAC. Paxton told a small fundraiser that he has never experienced such a lack of influence over campaign issues.
Both incidents highlight the growing involvement of President Trump and his aligned fundraising networks in down-ballot races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.