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National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate

National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate

Summary

Senator Darline Graham struggled to answer a question about national security during a debate ahead of a special election in South Carolina. She said she is not very informed on the topic but supports the military and mentioned her late brother, Lindsey Graham, who held her Senate seat and was involved in foreign policy.

Key Facts

  • Sen. Darline Graham faced difficulty answering a national security question in a South Carolina debate.
  • The question was about whether Taiwan and the South China Sea are U.S. national security issues.
  • Graham said she is not very knowledgeable on national security but supports the military.
  • Her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, was known for his foreign policy work.
  • She was appointed to temporarily fill her brother’s Senate seat after his unexpected death on July 11.
  • Graham is running in a special GOP runoff election against Rep. Ralph Norman.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham.
  • Both candidates advanced to the runoff election after the primary.
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