Trump reveals who he's eyeing to replace Lindsey Graham

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump hinted that Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., may be his preferred long-term replacement for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the upcoming special election scheduled for August 11.
• Trump praised Fry as a talented young congressman who has been popular in South Carolina, recalling his 2022 primary victory where he unseated former Rep. Tom Rice, a Trump impeachment vote supporter.
• Trump endorsed Graham’s sister, Sen.-designate Darline Graham, for the interim Senate seat, appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, but indicated she would serve only temporarily.
• Other South Carolina Republicans, including Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, have expressed interest in running for the Senate seat, with Norman actively seeking Trump’s endorsement.
• The special election race is intensifying as GOP figures vie for Trump's support, which remains a critical factor in securing the party’s nomination in the state.