Trump picks her and McMaster makes it official. Voters get no say until a rushed special election. This looks more like royal succession than democracy in action.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 13, 2026
This seems pretty crazy: Just handing over a U.S. Senate seat to a completely unqualified SISTER of the senator who just died? Shouldn't voters have a say in this? Or are we back to "royal bloodlines" now? https://t.co/aMGjzWbffN
— HealthRanger (@HealthRanger) July 13, 2026
🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL: Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone officially named interim US Senator from South Carolina after her brother's passing
She just walked up to the podium to accept it 🇺🇸
"Lindsey has always been there for me. Now, I will be there for him." pic.twitter.com/YA3YXbOycK
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 13, 2026
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
President Donald Trump is asking South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to pick Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator.
McMaster is expected to announce his pick at 4pm ET today. pic.twitter.com/4Yv5Y68KUv
— Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) July 13, 2026
- Gov. Henry McMaster named Darline Graham Nordone temporary senator.
- Appointment follows Graham’s sudden death on July 11.
- Trump recommended Nordone to serve out the term.
- Nancy Mace said she “wholeheartedly” supports the choice.
- Nordone becomes first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.