Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee

Donald Trump aimed a transphobic insult at Annie Andrews, the Democrat running for a South Carolina Senate seat, in a Monday Truth Social post, repeating the slur three times while promoting Republican Sen. Darline Graham. Andrews, a doctor, did not address it, saying instead that she is running for her patients, her three kids and the state, according to CNN.

Trump urged Graham's appointment after the sudden death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, whom he regarded as a close friend. Trump's MAGA Inc. PAC spent more than $800,000 on her behalf in the GOP primary runoff, and he appeared on the campaign trail for her. Still, a seat once thought safe now looks less so: Cook Political Report moved it from solidly to likely Republican two weeks ago, and Trump allies told CNN they are uneasy about her polling.

In the same post, Trump praised Darline Graham, recounting how Lindsey Graham used to describe her as exceptionally smart and loyal. Republicans in the state have often criticized Andrews over transgender issues, including her earlier support for hormone treatment for minors; she says she opposes gender-identity surgery for minors.

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