Trump to rally for Graham before South Carolina Senate runoff

Trump to rally for Graham before South Carolina Senate runoff

President Donald Trump is slated to hold a rally in Myrtle Beach, urging South Carolina voters to back interim Senator Darline Graham as the Republican Senate runoff approaches on August 25, 2026. He also responded to a protester who interrupted his remarks. The GOP primary has advanced to a runoff scheduled for that date, pitting Graham against Rep.

Ralph Norman. Graham, appointed to fill her late brother’s seat, told voters she lacks detailed knowledge of national-security issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, a comment made during a recent debate and cited by opponents. Norman has questioned Trump’s endorsement of Graham, noting her limited political experience.

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Governor Henry McMaster Darline Graham former President Donald Trump Rep. Ralph Norman Democrat Annie Andrews

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South Carolina, United States Lexington, South Carolina, United States

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August 22, 2026
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Darline Graham's debate remark sparks debate over campaign strategy in South Carolina Senate runoff
Darline Graham's debate remark sparks debate over campaign strategy in South Carolina Senate runoff

New York Post • 22 Aug 11:28

Sen. Darline Graham's comment that national security is not her specialty has become a focal point in the Republican runoff for her late brother's Senate seat, with analysts debating whether it was a strategic move.

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Trump urges South Carolina voters to treat him as if on ballot in Senate runoff
Trump urges South Carolina voters to treat him as if on ballot in Senate runoff

NBC News • 22 Aug 03:01

At a rally in South Carolina, Donald Trump asked supporters to vote for Sen. Darline Graham and other Republicans by imagining he were on the ballot, despite his own absence from the race.

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Trump backs Darline Graham at Myrtle Beach rally, comments on protester
Trump backs Darline Graham at Myrtle Beach rally, comments on protester

Fox News • 22 Aug 01:31

President Donald Trump campaigned for Senate candidate Darline Graham in South Carolina, urging voter turnout and responding to a protester who interrupted his speech.

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Trump rallies in South Carolina urging vote for Senate candidate Darline Graham
Trump rallies in South Carolina urging vote for Senate candidate Darline Graham

AP News • 22 Aug 00:40

President Donald Trump campaigned in Myrtle Beach, urging South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham in the Republican Senate runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman.

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August 21, 2026
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Trump campaigns in South Carolina for Darline Graham ahead of Senate runoff
Trump campaigns in South Carolina for Darline Graham ahead of Senate runoff

AP News • 21 Aug 22:53

President Donald Trump visited Myrtle Beach on Friday to rally support for interim Senator Darline Graham, who is seeking the Republican nomination in the upcoming Senate runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman.

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August 19, 2026
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South Carolina GOP Senate candidates spar over national security knowledge in debate
South Carolina GOP Senate candidates spar over national security knowledge in debate

CBS News • 19 Aug 17:19

Sen. Darline Graham admitted limited knowledge of national security issues during a GOP Senate debate, prompting criticism from opponents and former officials as the race heads to a runoff on Aug. 25.

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Fill-in Senator Darline Graham admits limited national-security knowledge during debate
Fill-in Senator Darline Graham admits limited national-security knowledge during debate

theguardian.com • 19 Aug 17:04

Republican fill-in senator Darline Graham told a debate audience she is not well-versed in national security, while her opponent emphasized Taiwan and the South China Sea as security concerns.

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South Carolina Senate candidate acknowledges limited foreign-policy experience in debate
South Carolina Senate candidate acknowledges limited foreign-policy experience in debate

AP News • 19 Aug 05:29

Sen. Darline Graham, running in a South Carolina runoff, said she lacks expertise on national security issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, but affirmed her support for the military.

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South Carolina Senate Candidate Darline Graham Says She Is Not Well- versed in National Security Issues
South Carolina Senate Candidate Darline Graham Says She Is Not Well- versed in National Security Issues

huffpost.com • 19 Aug 02:00

Appointed to fill her late brother's seat, Sen. Darline Graham told voters she lacks detailed knowledge of national security while affirming support for the military, as the special election runoff approaches.

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South Carolina Senate candidates spar over experience and foreign policy in runoff debate
South Carolina Senate candidates spar over experience and foreign policy in runoff debate

NBC News • 19 Aug 02:00

Incumbent Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman clashed on résumé, national-security knowledge and policy positions during a debate ahead of the Republican runoff.

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August 18, 2026
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Rep. Ralph Norman questions Trump endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate runoff
Rep. Ralph Norman questions Trump endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate runoff

AP News • 18 Aug 18:56

U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman said President Donald Trump's endorsement of interim Sen. Darline Graham for the South Carolina Senate seat is puzzling, citing her limited political experience compared with his own record.

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August 12, 2026
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South Carolina Senate Runoff Set as Darline Graham Advances, While Democrats Hold Key Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota
South Carolina Senate Runoff Set as Darline Graham Advances, While Democrats Hold Key Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota

The New York Times • 12 Aug 00:39

Senator Darline Graham secured a spot in the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff, and Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota concluded with notable leads for a democratic socialist governor candidate and a moderate-progressive Senate contest.

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Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Move to GOP Senate Runoff in South Carolina
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Move to GOP Senate Runoff in South Carolina

CBS News • 12 Aug 00:28

Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face each other in a runoff on Aug. 25 after no candidate secured a majority in the special Republican primary for the Senate seat left vacant by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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South Carolina GOP Senate Primary Advances to Runoff Between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman
South Carolina GOP Senate Primary Advances to Runoff Between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman

NBC News • 12 Aug 00:02

Appointed Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face each other in a August 25 Republican runoff, with the winner set to challenge Democrat Annie Andrews in the November Senate race.

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