President Donald Trump met on Friday, July 17, 2026, in the Oval Office with newly-appointed Senator Darline Graham Nordone (R), the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R). During the meeting, Trump asked Nordone to run in the special Republican primary for a full term in the South Carolina Senate seat. Trump noted their long-standing acquaintance during the discussion.

This development follows the appointment of Nordone to fill the Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham. The special primary will determine the Republican candidate for the full term.

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