Trump to rally for Graham in tight South Carolina Senate race amid Russia rift
- On Wednesday, October 21, President Donald Trump held a rally at T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, South Carolina, to bolster U.S. Sen. Darline Graham's midterm campaign as early voting continues ahead of November 3.
- Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham to fill the seat after her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, died in July; Trump urged her to run for a full term, though the race against Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews has become unexpectedly close.
- More than $34 million has flowed into the contest, with Republican groups labeling Andrews a "radical liberal." Recent polling suggests a tight race, prompting Trump to visit despite headwinds including inflation and the war in Iran.
- Trump faced interruptions from protesters during his roughly 90-minute speech while attacking Andrews. Separately, tensions persist over Trump's recent executive order waiving sanctions on Russia, conflicting with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's signature legislative achievement.
- Volatility in this race reflects broader pressure to maintain GOP control of the U.S. Senate as early voting continues. Republicans aim to prevent an upset in a state Trump won by nearly 18 percentage points in 2024.
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