A new Republican primary for a Senate seat in South Carolina is emerging as a key test for President Donald Trump’s political influence. This comes ahead of a special election scheduled for next month.
Senator Darline Graham, representing South Carolina, is running to complete the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. In this effort, she benefits from President Trump’s endorsement.
However, many influential conservative activists in South Carolina express skepticism about unconditionally backing Trump’s favored candidate in the upcoming election. Their resistance indicates a complex dynamic within the party as the election approaches.