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Trump Puts His Rule-By-Fear Control Of Republican Party On The Line In South Carolina
HuffPost • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is strongly endorsing Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, for a full six-year U.S. Senate term in South Carolina, despite her lack of political experience and mixed reception among GOP voters.
- Trump’s endorsement has alienated some core Republican supporters in South Carolina, with several expressing frustration and preferring Congressman Ralph Norman, Graham’s runoff opponent.
- Darline Graham’s candid admission during a debate that national security is "not her thing" sparked national headlines and intensified doubts about her qualifications among GOP voters.
- Trump’s influence over GOP primary outcomes is increasingly questioned, as past endorsements have not always secured victories, and a loss by Graham could signal a weakening of his control over the party.
- The upcoming runoff election remains unpredictable, with low voter turnout expected and significant implications for Trump’s political sway if Graham is defeated.
