President Donald Trump has endorsed Graham and is scheduled to rally for her in Myrtle Beach on Friday, days before the GOP runoff against Norman on Tuesday.The debate question carried consequences beyond a campaign-stage stumble.China claims Taiwan and has not ruled out using force to take the self-governing island, a conflict that could draw the United States and its military into a major war in the Indo-Pacific.
Beijing’s aggressive claims in the South China Sea have also put it at odds with U.S.allies and partners.
As a sitting senator on the Appropriations Committee, Graham is positioned to vote on military and national security spending decisions that shape how the nation responds to those threats.Graham sought to clarify her comments during an appearance on "Hannity" and in a post on her social media account.LINDSEY GRAHAM’S SISTER ADMITS SHE’S ‘NOT THAT INFORMED ON NATIONAL SECURITY’ WHILE SEEKING FULL SENATE TERM"I tripped up on one question last night, regarding Taiwan.I don’t speak politician.
I was just honest.Of course, Taiwan is our friend.
But I think people in South Carolina are more worried about boys in girls sports.""I did say, several times, that China is our enemy, a military and economic threat to the United States.Of course, Taiwan is our friend."DARLINE GRAHAM DETAILS HOW SHE'D FORGE OWN PATH IN SENATE WHILE CARRYING ON BROTHER LINDSEY'S LEGACYShe added: "I’m not a politician.
I don’t speak politician.I was just honest, and I think that’s a foreign concept in politics."Still, Graham’s answer drew a sharp online response, particularly because Lindsey Graham made national security and foreign policy defining parts of his Senate career and repeatedly pressed U.S.
leaders to stand with Taiwan.Fox News Digital has reached out to Graham's campaign for additional clarification.Former South Carolina Gov.Nikki Haley, who backs Norman, wrote online: "Lindsey Graham was well informed on the United States’ national security.
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