President Donald Trump says he has recommended that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appoint Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, to serve out the remainder of Graham’s term. Multiple outlets report that Trump made the recommendation after Graham’s death, with the senator’s term set to end in early January. Coverage describes the expected role as a temporary or interim appointment to cover the period until a successor takes over.
Several reports say Trump conveyed his recommendation directly to McMaster and also referenced the choice in a social media post, portraying it as a fitting way to honor Graham. TIME and other outlets note that McMaster is expected to announce an appointment decision soon after Trump’s comments.
While outlets differ slightly in wording—some use “temporary replacement” or “interim senator” and others describe the appointment as covering the term through January—all report the same core point: Trump backs Darline Graham Nordone for the interim Senate seat vacancy created by her brother’s death.
