Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate

During the South Carolina GOP Senate debate, Senator Darline Graham acknowledged that she is not as knowledgeable about national security issues as she would like to be. She did not provide an answer regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea in response to a question posed to her. Graham, who was appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat after his sudden death on July 11, is still relatively new to the role, having been in the position for only six weeks.

Critics have pointed out her lack of experience in national security matters as a drawback in her campaign. In the debate, her Republican opponent, Representative Ralph Norman, described Graham as an "unknown candidate" and emphasized the importance of Taiwan's chip production for national security. Graham later affirmed that China poses a national security threat, advocating for various bans on China-related issues, such as AI and farmland.

Despite this revelation, Graham defended her stance, stating that she supports the military. The controversy has led to criticism from both fellow politicians and the public, with some emphasizing the importance of national security knowledge for a U.S. Senator.