Trump and Scott back Lindsey Graham’s sister as his temporary replacement
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appears poised to appoint Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as his temporary replacement in the Senate after the lawmaker’s sudden passing Saturday.
President Donald Trump wrote on social media Monday that he recommended the Republican governor appoint Graham’s sister.
“This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!” Trump wrote.
Tim Scott, South Carolina’s senior senator, appeared to agree, saying that she would be “a fantastic pick” to serve out the remainder of the senate term.
“After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country,” Scott wrote in an X post Monday morning.
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Erum Salam is a breaking news reporter for MS NOW, with a focus on how global events and foreign policy shape U.S. politics. She previously was a breaking news reporter for The Guardian.
