After US Sen Lindsey Graham's death, Trump recommends Graham’s sister to fill out term

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 284

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday he would like the South Carolina governor to select the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill the Republican’s seat for the remainder of his term.

“I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!”

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