Trump pushes for Lindsey Graham's sister as replacement after senator's death from aortic tear
Summary
President Donald Trump suggested that Darline Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, be appointed as the temporary senator for South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster is set to announce a replacement to fill the Senate seat until January.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died from an aortic tear at age 71.
- President Trump recommended Darline Nordone, Graham’s sister, as interim senator on Truth Social.
- Graham was close to his sister and legally adopted her after their parents died when they were young.
- Governor Henry McMaster will hold a news conference to announce the temporary appointment.
- Senator Tim Scott supports Nordone as a temporary replacement.
- Darline Nordone helps people with disabilities find jobs and has two children.
- Graham was running for re-election and had won the Republican nomination before his death.
- Other Republican candidates plan to run for Graham’s Senate seat in November.
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