Trump’s biggest political event so far isn’t in a battleground state
The president is rallying with Sen. Darline Graham in deep-red South Carolina, a switch-up from his quieter strategy in battlegrounds like Georgia, Michigan and Texas.
President Donald Trump is making a trip to South Carolina to campaign for Senator Darline Graham, a move that has caught the attention of Republicans in battleground states. The trip is particularly surprising as it comes from a state that is not considered critical for maintaining GOP control in Washington. The campaign trip is also attributed to Trump's strong ties with Graham's late brother, former Senator Lindsey Graham.
Other GOP candidates in competitive races, such as in Georgia, Michigan, and Texas, have received less presidential attention, with many pointing out that Trump's efforts are more focused on his own campaign. Republican operatives are eagerly waiting to see if Trump will extend the same level of support to their own campaigns later this year.
The White House has dismissed concerns over Trump's attention on South Carolina, stating that he remains the unequivocal leader of the Republican party and committed to maintaining Republicans' majority in Congress.
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