Ralph Norman Tells Crowd He’s Baffled Why Trump Spent So Much Energy On Lindsey Graham’s Sister
Republican South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman appeared confused Tuesday about why President Donald Trump involved himself in a race in a non-battleground state.
Republican South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman appeared confused Tuesday about why President Donald Trump involved himself in a race in a non-battleground state.
Norman lost to Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham in a 52.5% to 47.5%voteafter Trump threw his support behind her. The congressman suggested that Trump wasted his time involving himself in the race since it is a deep red state.
“The president got involved. He has that right. That’s his prerogative,” Norman said in his concession speech. “Y’all, his policies are good. I never understood why he got in this race. It is what it is, and I’ll accept it.”
Trump endorsed Graham and encouraged her to run for a full term. He held a rally with Graham Friday and a tele-rally on Monday, saying that because he “got her into this whole thing, I have to make sure she gets in.” He also endorsed businessman Mike Mazzei in Oklahoma, who won the nomination in the state’s gubernatorial primary.
Trump stated on Truth Social that he supported “two so-called underdogs” who both won.
“I supported and ENDORSED two so-called “underdogs” yesterday, one from South Carolina, and the other from Oklahoma, and they BOTH WON. Two great people!!!” Trump said.
Trump spent more time campaigning in South Carolina than in battleground states like Georgia, Texas and Michigan.
Graham raised over $346,000 between July 23 and Aug. 5, according to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump super PAC,