Published July 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET · Updated July 17, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Trump urges Graham's sister to seek Senate seat after her appointment
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Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darline Graham was appointed to finish out his Senate term. President Trump publicly endorsed her to run for the full Senate term in a special election.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 20 hr ago, when Federal Register reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
