Former President Donald Trump spoke on Sunday, July 12, 2026, about the decision facing South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint a successor to the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Trump told NBC's Meet the Press that “ultimately they'll have an election” for the seat, adding, “Some are good, some are bad.” He also revealed, “I have somebody that I like, but I'm not going to tell you who now because it's too soon.”

The interview included reflections on Graham’s legacy, with figures such as Adam Schiff remembering him as "larger than life," and Tim Scott highlighting how Graham was "committed to the people he loved." Trump also recalled his last phone call with Graham the night before his death.

The program featured additional political updates, including Ro Khanna discussing his detention by "violent settlers" in the West Bank and calling for an investigation, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response emphasizing the rule of law. The segment also touched on recent U.S. military strikes in Iran following mixed messaging from Trump on the conflict's scope.

Sources

  • NBC Politics, "Trump says ‘I have somebody that I like’ to succeed Lindsey Graham but ‘too soon’ to say who," July 12, 2026, link