President Donald Trump is pushing for an unexpected replacement to fill the vacancy left by the late Sen.Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Senate.Trump wants South Carolina Gov.
Henry McMaster to tap Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to be appointed to the lawmaker’s suddenly open seat for the remainder of his term."I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina," Trump said on Truth Social on Monday."This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"Graham and his younger sister, Darline, had a unique bond, given that, after their parents died, the lawmaker legally adopted and raised her.GRAHAM'S DEATH IGNITES GOP SCRAMBLE FOR SENATE SEAT AS TRUMP HINTS HE ALREADY HAS A FAVORITEPresident Donald Trump wants to see Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, appointed to his vacant seat in the Senate to act as caretaker for the remainder of his term.
(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Trump’s announcement comes as a scramble behind the scenes is taking place to fill Graham’s spot, and further, find a new GOP nominee to run in November to keep his seat in the hands of Republicans.McMaster is expected to announce his pick for the seat at 4 p.m.on Monday.
He has so far kept quiet about who he would prefer.Fox News Digital did not immediately hear back from McMaster’s office on who he is eyeing in the interim.Meanwhile, a key Republican, Sen.
Tim Scott, R-S.C., also wants to see Graham's sister get the nod for his seat.GRAHAM REPORTEDLY REFUSED MEDICAL HELP BEFORE SCHEDULED TV APPEARANCE"Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, would be a fantastic pick to serve out the remainder of the Senate term," Scott said on X."After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country."Scott, earlier in the day, floated both former Rep.
Trey Gowdy and former Sen.J...