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National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Graham was appointed to fill her brother's seat after his unexpected death on July 11. She was asked if Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for the United States.
A debate took place on Tuesday night, where a question about foreign policy tripped up Sen. Darline Graham. She was asked if Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for the United States.
Graham stated she was not informed on national security, but expressed support for the military. Her answer is notable given her late brother's involvement in foreign policy. Sen.
Graham was appointed to fill her brother's seat after his unexpected death on July 11. She is now running in a special election against Rep. Ralph Norman.
Further details about the debate and Sen. Graham's campaign are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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