Trump calls for appointing Lindsey Graham’s sister as interim senator
President Donald trump has recommended Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to serve as a placeholder senator for South Carolina following Graham’s death. Graham, who was 71 and had previously been diagnosed with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, died after an emergency medical episode over the weekend. Trump expressed that graham was a close ally and frequently acted as an intermediary between the White House and congressional Republicans. He noted having spoken with Graham shortly before his death, describing him as being fine other than feeling tired. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to hold a press conference to announce the appointment. Graham’s death has prompted various reactions and ongoing investigations, including assistance from the FBI.
President Donald Trump called for Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), to serve as a placeholder senator in the wake of his death.
Graham, who had previously been diagnosed with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, died over the weekend after an emergency medical episode. Graham was 71 years old.
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“I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina,” the president wrote in a statement on Truth Social Monday morning. “This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!”
McMaster is slated to hold a press conference at the South Carolina State House on Monday at 4 p.m. to announce an appointment.
Graham was a close ally of the president, frequently serving as a top intermediary for Trump between the White House and congressional Republicans.
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The president said Sunday during an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press that he spoke with Graham overnight on Saturday, possibly just “minutes before” Graham’s death.
“Other than being tired, he was fine,” the president said. “And so it had to be something like that, that would just be a quick end. And maybe that’s not the worst way to go.”
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