Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term

Joe Biden administers the Senate oath to Lindsey Graham as Graham's sister Darline looks on during a ceremony on 6 January 2015 in Washington DC. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP View image in fullscreen Joe Biden administers the Senate oath to Lindsey Graham as Graham's sister Darline looks on during a ceremony on 6 January 2015 in Washington DC. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term President says appointing Darline Graham Nordone would be ‘fabulous tribute’ to Republican who died on Saturday Graham’s death triggers a scramble to replace him – what happens next? Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump recommended that Lindsey Graham’s sister be named as the senator’s temporary replacement after his death on Saturday. Trump posted on social media that the South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, should appoint Darline Graham Nordone to fulfill the rest of Graham’s term, which expires in January. “I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina . This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!” he wrote. McMaster’s office has announced that he will hold a press conference this afternoon to announce who he is selecting to fill the remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term. He will also make remarks on Graham’s life and service at the news conference at 4pm ET. The person appointed will serve as senator until Graham’s term ends in early January. There will be a special Republican primary on 11 August for his permanent successor . Explore more on these topics US Senate Republicans US politics Donald Trump South Carolina news Share Reuse this content