Trump Endorses Sen. Darline Graham Nordone in Palmetto State Stunt
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Trump was in the Palmetto State stumping for Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), who is headed to a runoff primary election next week to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The president was discussing how Democrats want to impeach him when the incident unfolded.
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Fox NewsTrump was in Myrtle Beach to campaign for Darline Graham ahead of Tuesday's South Carolina Senate runoff, urging his supporters to turn out even though his own name won't be on the ballot.
The HillWatch live: Trump stumps for Darline Graham in South Carolina President Trump will hit the campaign trail in South Carolina Friday to rally support for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) ahead of the state’s Republican runoff next week, where she’s set to face off against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.). Trump’s appearance comes as Graham faces scrutiny for a rough debate performance earlier this week, after which…
PBS NewsHourWATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for S.C. Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP runoff President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina on Friday to make a last-minute appeal for Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, ahead of a Republican runoff next week.
Washington TimesMr. Trump was in South Carolina to campaign for Ms. Graham, a Republican, who faces a runoff in the state’s GOP Senate primary next week.
New York PostPresident Trump urged South Carolina Republicans Friday to “pretend” he’s on the ballot in the state’s high-stakes Senate race, in an effort to harness his support among the MAGA faithful and propel Sen. Darline Graham to victory.
New York TimesWith Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot! President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.
Politico‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump lends a hand to struggling Darline Graham The president sought to paper over emerging cracks in Graham’s campaign to succeed her late brother.
NBC News“I asked her to do this,” Trump told the crowd. “She only knows how to put America first. She will be somebody you’re going to be very proud. You vote for her, you’re going to be very proud of that vote ... We need every South Carolina patriot to go to the polls and vote for Darline Graham, if you would.”
HuffPostDarline Graham had never contemplated elected office before her older brother Lindsey died suddenly last month, but Donald Trump on Friday told a few thousand of his followers in South Carolina that they needed to give her a full term in the U.S. Senate anyway.
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Graham later joined Trump onstage, thanking him for his endorsement and his friendship with her late senator brother, Lindsey.
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Washington TimesLindsey Graham was a close ally and friend of the president, with Mr. Trump eulogizing him at his funeral in July.
New York PostIn her remarks, Graham thanked the president for “the beautiful eulogy you gave at Lindsey’s service.”
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The winner of Tuesday’s runoff will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in November and, given South Carolina’s history in recent decades, is very likely to win the general election.
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Washington ExaminerSouth Carolina voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether Graham Nordone or Norman will take on Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
NBC NewsShe faces five-term Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., in Tuesday’s runoff. The winner will be a heavy favorite this fall against Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews in this red state.
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A pair of protesters were ejected from President Trump’s rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, including one wearing a T-shirt proclaiming “Kill Your Local Pedophile.”
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Washington ExaminerSecurity personnel escorted out a protester donning a “kill your local pedophile” shirt during President Donald Trump‘s speech at a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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“That person’s going home to mom,” Trump said as the crowd cheered. “Gonna get scolded because mom is voting for us.”
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Washington Times“That’s all right. That person is going home to mom [and] going to be scolded because mom is voting for us,” Mr. Trump said of the protester.
Fox News"That's all right. That person's going home to mom. Gonna get scolded because mom is voting for us. You know, mom is voting for us," Trump said before quickly continuing his speech.
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Friday night’s rally site, Myrtle Beach, is the hometown of Congressman Russell Fry, who finished third on Aug. 11 with 20% of the vote. Trump quickly talked Fry — who will still be running for reelection for his House seat in November — into endorsing Graham.
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NBC NewsAlso speaking at the rally Friday was Rep. Russell Fry, whose district includes Myrtle Beach and who finished third in the initial primary, with nearly 20% of the vote. He has since endorsed Graham, and his voters could prove important.
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“Thank you for your endorsement. It has meant the world to me. Thank you for your support. Thank you for coming to South Carolina. This is MAGA country, right?” she said. “We love President Trump in South Carolina, don’t we? Yes, we do. This is Trump country. Yeah! USA! USA! USA!”
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Fox News"Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for your endorsement. It has meant the world to me," Graham said. "Thank you for your support. Thank you for coming to South Carolina. This is MAGA country, right?"
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01 New York Post “You got to come out and vote,” Trump said, “because if we lose, you’re going to lose your border, you’re going to lose your tax cuts, you’re going to lose everything that we’ve done.”
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02 NBC News “I mean, she’s going to do what the military wants, and really what the president wants,” Trump told reporters. “She understands that national security is my thing, and she is a terrific woman who answered.”
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03 Washington Examiner The appeal highlights a central challenge for Republicans heading into November, which is ensuring that Trump voters turn out.
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04 Fox News A protester stood up and interrupted Trump at approximately 7:28 p.m., before being escorted from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center by police and convention center staff, according to the White House pool report.
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05 HuffPost “Darline is somebody I’ve known for a long time, I asked her to do this. I said, ’Darline, you got to do it because everyone loves her. Everyone respects her. I’ve known her through Lindsey,” he told his Myrtle Beach Convention Center audience. “I think Lindsey respected Darline more than any other person he knows, including me.”
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06 Washington Times The protesters were also wearing hats embroidered with upside-down flags, which is used as a distress symbol in times of extreme danger. It has been co-opted by the anti-Trump resistance in defiance of the president.
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