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During a Tuesday night debate ahead of next week’s South Carolina runoff election, Sen. Darline Graham found herself struggling to answer a moderator’s question about Taiwan and the South China Sea’s significance to U.S. national security. The candidate’s halting response drew attention as she acknowledged her limited background in foreign policy matters.
Graham stated plainly that national security was not her area of expertise, though she emphasized her commitment to supporting the military. She referenced her late brother’s extensive military background and her father’s Army service as motivation for backing defense initiatives, despite her own lack of specialization in the field.
Graham assumed the Senate seat following the unexpected death of her brother, Lindsey Graham, on July 11. She was initially appointed to serve temporarily but is now seeking election to her own full term, facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman in the runoff. Both candidates advanced from last week’s primary and have received backing from President Donald Trump.
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