Donald Trump Rallies South Carolina for Darline Graham

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on August 22, 2026, to support Senator Darline Graham ahead of a Republican Senate runoff election on August 25. Trump urged supporters to treat Graham's candidacy as his own to ensure high voter turnout, telling the crowd to pretend he was on the ballot.

Graham is seeking a full six-year term after being appointed to the seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She faces a challenge from Congressman Ralph Norman, who has criticized her lack of foreign policy and national security expertise. This criticism followed a televised debate where Graham admitted she was not well-informed on issues regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Trump defended Graham's intelligence and honesty, asserting that national security is his domain and that Graham would follow the lead of the military and the president. The winner of the runoff will advance to face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the general election in November.