Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment
Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experience Tim Scott defended fellow US South Carolina Republican senator Darline Graham’s knowledge of national security issues ahead of their state’s runoff election on Tuesday. Graham, who was appointed to fill the Senate seat held by her brother Lindsey Graham after his sudden death in July,…
US Senator Tim Scott defended his fellow South Carolina Republican senator, Darline Graham, after she expressed uncertainty about her knowledge of national security issues during a recent debate. Graham, who was appointed to fill the Senate seat vacated by her brother Lindsey Graham after his sudden death in July, is facing off against South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman in a Republican primary runoff.
During a debate, Graham admitted that she is "not that informed on national security," stating, "National security is not my thing." Tim Scott attempted to ease concerns about Graham's qualifications in a recent interview on NBC's Meet the Press. He asserted that "the answer is yes" and that she does have an understanding of national security issues. However, Scott did not provide any specific details about Graham's background in this area.
Graham, prior to her appointment to the Senate, held various public policy roles in South Carolina but had never previously run for or held public office. Donald Trump has endorsed Graham, and the president rallied for her in South Carolina on Friday. He also downplayed her comments on national security, saying, "I thought it was a very honest answer, actually."
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