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Trump Rallies for Graham at Clemson
Confirmed
In Short: President Trump held a rally at Clemson University to support Republican candidate Darline Graham.
President Donald Trump held a rally at Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena on Wednesday, aiming to boost Republican candidate Darline Graham’s chances in the upcoming Senate election.
Graham, appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to fill her late brother’s seat, is running for a full term against Democrat nominee Annie Andrews.
During the rally, Trump urged the audience to ‘pretend’ he was on the ballot, emphasizing the importance of high Republican turnout to protect the party’s narrow margins in Congress.
Graham joined Trump on stage near the end of the event, praising Trump’s administration and declaring South Carolina to be ‘Trump country’.
The rally was disrupted by left-wing protesters, leading to several interruptions and the removal of some individuals by security.
Trump repeatedly criticized Andrews, portraying her as out of touch with South Carolina voters, while positioning Graham as a steadfast conservative successor.
Despite the disruptions, Trump maintained his focus on energizing conservative voters in the Upstate region, encouraging them to vote early.
Graham’s campaign is also supported by the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, passed in the late senator’s name.
The rally comes a day after Trump appeared in North Carolina to support former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley’s Senate bid.
Clemson University, founded in 1889, is the second-largest university in South Carolina by enrollment.
Background
Clemson University is a public land-grant research university near Clemson, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1889, Clemson is the second-largest university by enrollment in South Carolina.
What's confirmed
- President Donald Trump holds a rally Wednesday at the T.
What's still developing
- The rally was notably marked by several vocal interruptions from numerous left-wing protesters stationed both outside and inside the arena, sparking fiery exchanges from the podium as security removed the enraged individuals from the venue.
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