Donald Trump endorsed Lindsey Graham's sister and snubbed Russell Fry amidst the ongoing political maneuvering for the vacant South Carolina Senate seat.
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Updated Aug 6
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What happened
Donald Trump endorsed Lindsey Graham's sister and snubbed Russell Fry amidst the ongoing political maneuvering for 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.Trump endorsed Graham Nordone in the SC Senate race, adding details about Fry and Graham's residences.1 source
- Graham credited Trump for border security success, while Fry pushed for increased law enforcement funding.Sub-event
- Russell Fry is seeking election to the U.S. Senate while advocating for South Carolina's state economic interests.Sub-event
- Russell Fry and John Vincent are running against each other in a political race, with Fry seeking Trump's support.Sub-event
Trump's endorsement of Graham's sister and snub of Fry marks a new turn in the SC Senate race.1 source
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SC Senate race: Graham and Andrews campaign amid Trump supportAlso in this story
- Henry McMaster's term limit opening has created a vacancy in the Senate seat.
- Lindsey Graham's Senate term was filled by appointment from Henry McMaster, while Graham simultaneously competed in a primary runoff against Ralph Norman, backed by MAGA Inc.
- Trump benefited from McMaster's appointment to the seat, which followed a vacancy due to the death of Lindsey Graham's brother.
- Donald Trump threw support behind the political novice who was appointed to serve out the remaining term.
The entities involved
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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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Russell Fry
American politician (born 1985)
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South Carolina
state of the United States of America