Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate
Summary
Senator Darline Graham, recently appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, admitted she is "not that informed on national security" during a South Carolina GOP debate. Her lack of experience has drawn criticism from opponents and commentators as she prepares for the Republican runoff election.Key Facts
- Darline Graham has served as senator for six weeks after being appointed following her brother Lindsey Graham’s death.
- At a GOP debate, she struggled to answer a question about Taiwan and the South China Sea.
- She stated she supports the military but admitted limited knowledge on national security issues.
- GOP opponent Ralph Norman criticized her as an "unknown candidate."
- Critics say national security expertise is important for a U.S. senator, especially during wartime.
- Graham supports bans on China-related matters such as AI and farmland.
- She is backed by President Donald Trump.
- The Republican runoff election is scheduled for August 25th.
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