- Multiple political developments surrounding the vacancy of Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, including successor considerations and campaign maneuvering.
- A successor has been appointed to the vacant Senate seat, with the appointment process involving key political figures like Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump, and Henry McMaster.
- Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the Senate vacancy, and Donald Trump endorsed her run for the seat.
Donald Trump orchestrated the appointment to finish the term and pushed Darline Graham into a special election.
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What happened
Donald Trump orchestrated the appointment to finish the term and pushed Darline Graham into a special election.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump persuaded voters to select Darline.Sub-event
The appointment concludes the process of orchestrated special election.1 source
- Darline Graham received full support from President Trump regarding the political vacancy.Sub-event
Trump actively orchestrated the appointment and pushed Darline Graham into a special election.1 source
Trump urged Graham to enter the race and endorsed her candidacy.1 source
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Part of
Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the Senate vacancy, and Donald Trump endorsed her run for the seat.Also in this story
- Donald Trump's chosen candidate secured victory in the South Carolina Senate runoff election.
- Donald Trump urged Darline Graham to run for the Senate seat.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)