Published July 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Trump taps surprise choice to fill Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
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President Trump called on South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham to fill Graham's Senate seat on an interim basis. Multiple outlets described the recommendation as a surprise pick.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when Raw Story reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 7 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
