SC GOP blocks redistricting, keeping Clyburn in place as Trump pressure fades

South Carolina Republicans blocked a redistricting plan that would have ousted Rep. Jim Clyburn, defying President Trump. The state Senate failed to end debate on the map 24-20, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats, and then adjourned until June 10, effectively killing any midterm redraw. The move preserves the status quo for 2026, though early voting will raise political stakes; Gov. McMaster’s push for a special session earlier was too late, and GOP defectors could face pressure in 2028 primaries as Trump remains a force in politics elsewhere.