Lifelong southern Republican unleashes stunning defection from the GOP

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) onstage during a campaign rally for her at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S., August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) onstage during a campaign rally for her at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S., August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
Nick Hilden
October 23, 2026 | 02:02PM ETTrump