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Trump says he knows who should replace Lindsey Graham. Here’s how his Senate seat will be filled

The Independent

The Independent

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July 12, 2026

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Trump says he knows who should replace Lindsey Graham. Here’s how his Senate seat will be filled

Graham stayed in the Senate for almost 24 years, meaning the race to replace him risks becoming a chaotic primary

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Teases ‘Great’ Lindsey Graham Replacement

Shannon Stapleton / REUTERSDonald Trump says he has a clear frontrunner for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat—but he‘s keeping the name close to his chest for now.The president phoned into Meet the Press on Sunday, and was asked about next steps following the unexpected death of South Carolina Sen. Graham aged 71 Saturday night.“Do you have—I know it’s early hours—but is there someone you think he should appoint?” NBC host Kristen Welker asked.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Says Graham Was ‘A Little Tired’ in Phone Call Hours Before Death

When prompted on TV, the president said he has a Senate replacement in mind, but, out of respect for Graham, it's 'too soon.'

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's sickness could affect US Senate after midterms

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

Jezebel

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· Jul 8, 2026

There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees

Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

What’s Next For South Carolina?

Following Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) sudden passing, Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) is expected to appoint a replacement who will fill the remainder of Graham’s term. McMaster’s choice could take days. President Donald Trump weighed in briefly on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” joining the program in honor of the late South Carolina senator who had been ...

Salon

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· Jul 6, 2026

“Troubling, serious, false”: Platner says he’ll take time to “reflect” following assault allegation

The Democratic Senate candidate in Maine said he's taking time to reflect on his next move

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Related coverage for "Trump says he knows who should replace Lindsey Graham. Here’s how his Senate seat will be filled": The Daily Beast — Trump Teases ‘Great’ Lindsey Graham Replacement. The Epoch Times — Trump Says Graham Was ‘A Little Tired’ in Phone Call Hours Before Death. The Jerusalem Post — Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's sickness could affect US Senate after midterms. Jezebel — There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees. The Daily Wire — What’s Next For South Carolina?. Salon — “Troubling, serious, false”: Platner says he’ll take time to “reflect” following assault allegation