President Trump met with Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, over the weekend and asked her to run for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat, according to Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom). She is now seriously considering the offer.
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump met with Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in the Oval Office and asked her to enter the rapidly approaching Republican primary for the Senate seat, according to Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom). Graham, who was appointed to temporarily fill her brother's seat until January 2027, is reportedly seriously considering the request.
The primary election is scheduled for August 6, and the winner is all but certain to win the general election given the political makeup of the constituency. Sources indicate that Graham's immediate familiarity with the seat and her family name give her a strong advantage.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the initial request and on Graham's appointment to the Senate. The development underscores Trump's continued influence in Republican primaries.
2 developments
- StrongLate Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister sworn in to fill Senate seat through January 2027
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- DevelopingLindsey Graham faces Republican primary in South Carolina
- DevelopingNikki Haley reportedly considering run for Lindsey Graham's vacant Senate seat
Source and signal
- Internal intake