Trump Considers Supporting Darline Graham for Senate Term

President Donald Trump is considering endorsing Darline Graham for a full Senate term to succeed her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Darline Graham was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster last week to complete her brother's term following his death. Although Trump previously supported her interim appointment, he has not yet publicly endorsed her candidacy for a full term. Recently, Darline Graham has indicated to the White House her intention to seek the Republican nomination for the full term, prompting Trump to consider backing her. Lindsey Graham was running for re-election against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews prior to his passing. The special election for the Senate seat is set for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25. Other South Carolina Republicans, including Reps. Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Nancy Mace, are also contemplating a run, but no official announcements have been made. If elected, Darline Graham or Andrews would be the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. Should Darline Graham choose not to run, Trump may consider supporting Fry. Memorials for Lindsey Graham are scheduled for July 28 in Washington and July 29 in South Carolina.