Trump to rally for Graham in tight South Carolina Senate race amid Russia rift
Trump’s visit underscores Republican fears that more than $34 million in spending still may not stop a Democratic upset.
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, President Donald Trump held a rally at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, South Carolina, to bolster Republican Sen. Darline Graham's midterm campaign ahead of the November 3 election.
- Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham to the seat following the unexpected death of her brother, late Sen. Lindsey Graham, in July; she now faces an unexpectedly tight race against Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews.
- More than $34 million has flowed into the contest, where Republicans have characterized Andrews as a "radical liberal," while Trump used an anti-transgender slur to attack his opponent during the event.
- Nearly 10 interruptions from protesters disrupted the president's speech, leading to heated exchanges with attendees; some outbursts reportedly turned violent, with punches and shoves exchanged before protesters were removed.
- With Election Day approaching on November 3, the race underscores political headwinds facing Republicans as Trump seeks to energize his base and maintain Senate control amid voter concerns over affordability.
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Why Republicans are ‘nervous’ over South Carolina
This should have been the easy part for Darline Graham in the race for a full term representing South Carolina in the Senate. After making it through a tough primary runoff this summer to replace her late brother on the Republican ballot, she was expected to dominate the final days of the midterms as the […]
Trump Praises Cultist For Punching Protester
The Huffington Post reports: President Donald Trump praised a supporter for attacking a heckler during his rally for Darline Graham in Clemson, South Carolina, on Wednesday. Nine different hecklers interrupted President Donald Trump within the first half hour of his remarks. Police quickly removed each one, but at one point bit of scuffle broke out … The post Trump Praises Cultist For Punching Protester appeared first on Joe.My.God..
What Did Donald Trump Say In His South Carolina Rally?
A rally in Clemson, South Carolina, on Wednesday saw President Donald Trump deal with repeated interruptions from hecklers. The president is in the state to back the campaign of Sen. Darline Graham, a Republican. Security stepped in at different points to remove people who called out while he was speaking. According to Mediaite, early on, Trump described the people interrupting him as “paid protesters.” He added that they “go home and mom slaps …
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