Trump’s sway put to the test in South Carolina’s crowded Senate primary

South Carolina’s special Senate primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham features a crowded field led by Darline Graham, with Trump endorsements potentially shaping a likely runoff against Russell Fry or Ralph Norman; the race echoes the governor’s race dynamics and serves as a test of how far the president’s backing can carry a candidate in a state famed for tough GOP contests, while Evette’s experience underscores that endorsements alone may not win the day.