Trump insults Annie Andrews as Darline Graham struggles

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur against Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews in a social media post, criticizing her support for LGBTQ rights and other progressive policies while reaffirming support for Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina.
• Trump’s remarks drew condemnation from former South Carolina governor David Beasley, who called the post “abhorrent” and urged voters to reject divisive politics based on hate.
• The South Carolina Senate race has tightened, with recent polls showing Andrews and Graham nearly tied, reflecting a broader decline in Republican support nationally ahead of the midterm elections.
• Graham’s campaign is facing financial struggles and waning support despite heavy reliance on outside spending and the Trump brand to maintain competitiveness in the traditionally conservative state.
• Trump’s involvement in the race remains significant, with plans for additional campaign appearances to bolster Graham, who won a contentious primary runoff earlier this year.