Exclusive | Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline reacts to Trump recommending her to fill out SC Senate seat
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s only surviving family member spoke briefly with The Post on Monday about the loss of her brother following a heart attack Saturday night.
“Actually, I’m just kind of like devastated right now,” said Darline Graham Nordone in a brief phone call.
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President Trump posted on his Truth Social minutes before that he had recommended Graham’s “wonderful sister” to serve as interim senator until a special election can be held.
South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster will be choosing that replacement. He’s scheduled a 4 pm press conference to make that announcement.
“This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!” Trump added.
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