Trump presses for late US senator's sister to fill vacant seat

TDT | Washington

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US President Donald Trump on Monday urged South Carolina's governor to appoint Lindsey Graham's sister as his temporary replacement in the US Senate after the Republican died at the weekend.

"I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham's wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"

Graham, a prominent foreign-policy hawk and close Trump ally, died unexpectedly over the weekend at 71, leaving McMaster responsible for appointing someone to serve until the senator's term expires in January. The Republican governor was expected to announce his choice later Monday.