- Trump has publicly pushed for Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, to win the Senate seat he was appointed to — but many Republican voters and rivals are pushing back, testing Trump’s influence in South Carolina.
- The GOP primary is crowded (at least nine candidates, including Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry and ex‑Gov. Mark Sanford), making a likely Aug. 25 runoff if no one wins a majority.
- Donors and critics say Darline Graham has run a low‑profile, untested campaign and lacks credentials despite double‑digit poll leads, fueling debate over whether her appointment feels like a “coronation.”
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