Darline Graham Says She's 'Not Very Informed' On National Security
Key Points:
- Newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) admitted during a debate that she is not well-informed on national security issues but expressed strong support for the military due to her brother’s Air Force service.
- Graham was appointed to her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat and is seeking a full term, with endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- Graham lost the Republican primary and will face Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff, who emphasized Taiwan as a key U.S. ally and praised Trump’s approach to Taiwan-China relations.
- Throughout the debate, Graham aligned closely with Trump on various topics, including U.S. policy toward Iran and Israel.
- The special election winner will compete against Democrat Annie Andrews, who is campaigning on affordable healthcare and financial security.