- Lindsey Graham's interim successor is being chosen: Henry McMaster will announce the pick, which Donald Trump recommended via Graham's sister, and Nancy Mace has concurred.
- Trump discussed the vacancy in his preferred candidate and potential co-contender for the vacant Senate seat.
Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are actively pushing for a nomination in the vacant South Carolina Senate seat.
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Updated Aug 25
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What happened
Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are actively pushing for a nomination in the vacant South Carolina Senate seat.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are involved in the South Carolina Senate race, with Trump supporting Graham and MAGA Inc.Sub-event
The vacancy in South Carolina is linked to presidential ambitions involving Trump and Graham.1 source
- Trump's endorsement in South Carolina is failing, while Lindsey Graham is noted as a former Senator from the state.Sub-event
- A special primary is underway in South Carolina to replace a vacancy, with candidates encouraged to run for the full U.S. Senate term.Sub-event
Trump and Graham are pushing for a nomination in the vacant South Carolina Senate seat.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Lindsey Graham
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
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