Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline for South Carolina Senate Seat
Trump says he asked Darline Graham to run for the U.S. Senate and take her brother Lindsey Graham's place, as he heads to a South Carolina rally.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump said he asked Darline Graham, the sister of Sen.Lindsey Graham, to run for the United States Senate and take her brother’s place.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I’m getting ready to land in the Great State of South Carolina where I’ll be doing a Rally, in honor of Lindsey Graham, for his fantastic sister, Darline, who, after knowing her for many years, I asked to run for the United States Senate, and take Lindsey’s place. See you soon! Trump” on August 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 35th message released today, and the last post was 4 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 183 of his 576 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on 08/21/2026.
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Lindsey Graham is a Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina. Trump framed the rally as an event held in Graham’s honor.
Trump linked to his own truthsocial account and an earlier post by mentioning the source (see truthsocial). He said he had known Darline Graham for many years before asking her to run.
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