President Donald Trump traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday to rally for Senator Darline Graham ahead of the Republican runoff election on Tuesday. Graham, appointed interim senator after her brother Lindsey Graham's death, faces Representative Ralph Norman. Trump's endorsement is central to her campaign, though she has faced criticism for a debate gaffe on Taiwan. The rally underscores Trump's personal and political investment in the race, which is seen as a test of his influence in the party.
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