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Trump Slur Prompts Condemnations as SC Senate Race Shifts

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling Senate candidate Annie Andrews a “trannie” and urging support for Darline Graham.
Human Rights Campaign, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and former Governor David Beasley condemned the slur.
Andrews said she will work with anyone to put South Carolina first and lower families’ healthcare costs.
The Cook Political Report changed the South Carolina Senate race rating from Solid Republican to Likely Republican.

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling Senate candidate Annie Andrews a “trannie” and urging support for Darline Graham.
Human Rights Campaign, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and former Governor David Beasley condemned the slur.
Andrews said she will work with anyone to put South Carolina first and lower families’ healthcare costs.
The Cook Political Report changed the South Carolina Senate race rating from Solid Republican to Likely Republican.