Key facts
- MAGA Inc. made a financial contribution to Darline Graham's South Carolina Senate runoff campaign.
- Donald Trump held a rally in Myrtle Beach to support Graham, urging voters to cast their ballots for her.
- Graham admitted during a debate that she is "not that informed" on national security issues.
- Trump defended Graham's statement, stating that national security is "my thing" and she is loyal to his agenda.
- Graham drew parallels between her own lack of political experience and Trump's before his presidency.
Donald Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., has made a significant financial contribution to Darline Graham's campaign as she faces a runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina. Trump himself held a rally in Myrtle Beach to rally support for Graham, urging attendees to vote for her as if he were on the ballot.
Graham, who is running against Congressman Ralph Norman, has faced scrutiny following a debate where she admitted to not being well-versed on national security issues, particularly concerning Taiwan and the South China Sea. Trump defended her statement, characterizing it as honesty and emphasizing her loyalty to his agenda. Graham, in turn, drew parallels between her own lack of political experience and Trump's before his presidency.
MAGA Inc. has previously spent money on other Republican races, including nearly $18,000 for Rep. Clay Fuller in March and approximately $1.7 million for Matt Van Epps in late 2025. The super PAC had reported over $403 million in fundraising as of last week. Graham's victory would serve as a test of Trump's influence in Republican primaries.