Published July 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Trump calls for Lindsey Graham's sister to fill interim Senate seat
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President Trump publicly called for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to fill Graham's Senate seat for the remainder of his term. Trump's recommendation passed over other potential candidates including Representative Nancy Mace.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Daily Caller reported it. Coverage has since grown to 15 independent outlets, including 10 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 7 hr ago from New York Times. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
