Trump to Campaign for Darline Graham Nordone in South Carolina

President Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign for interim Senator Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) in South Carolina on Friday, ahead of the August 25 primary runoff. The South Carolina state GOP has canceled its Senate Stump Stop in Anderson County in anticipation of Trump's visit to Myrtle Beach in support of one of the runoff candidates. Trump previously endorsed Graham Nordone's bid to succeed her brother, the late Lindsey Graham, in the Senate. She did not win in the primary and will now compete against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) in the runoff, which has been characterized as a proxy battle between Trump and former presidential primary rival Nikki Haley. Despite skepticism regarding her status as a political newcomer, Trump's endorsement has aided her campaign. Trump has experienced several endorsement losses this election cycle, and his support for Graham Nordone in the upcoming primary runoff may address concerns regarding his influence within the GOP. The Washington Examiner has reached out to the White House for confirmation.