Darline Graham pilloried for saying she's 'not that informed on national security'
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Wed, 19 August 2026
10 reports- The Hill11:52first to report
Critics lambasted Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday for her response to a debate question about national security, which the senator said she was "not that informed on." Debate moderator Greta Van Susteren asked Graham if Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for the U.S. and why. "I'm just going to...
- Google News - Top Stories12:18
Lindsey Graham’s sister makes security blunder in car-crash debate The Telegraph ‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate The New York Times Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ The Guardian Graham, Norman clash in only scheduled debate before Senate primary runoff WIS News 10 ‘Woefully underprepared’: Graham critics seize on her foreign policy misstep Politico
- The Guardian World14:36
She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea US politics live – latest updates Asked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea threaten US national security, republican fill-in senator Darline Graham hesitated. “I’m just going to be honest here,” she told Tuesday night’s debate audience. “I’m – not that informed on national security, so – but I do support the military.” Gasps, and boos, rolled through the opera house hosting...
- townhall.com15:00
Sen. Darline Graham's debate stumble on national security raises doubts in SC Senate race.
- Google News - Top Stories16:46
‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate The New York Times Darline Graham defends her résumé in South Carolina debate after saying ‘national security is not my thing’ NBC News ‘Not that informed’: Darline Graham bungles Taiwan question The Hill Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ The Guardian Loud crowd, no answer on national security. 5 takeaways from the GOP Senate debate The State
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Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ The Guardian ‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate The New York Times Graham, Norman trade attacks after lone debate highlights key issues for voters WPDE National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate Dallas News Lindsey Graham’s sister makes security blunder in car-crash debate The Telegraph
- Google News - Top Stories17:19
Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate CBS News ‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate The New York Times SC: Early voting underway for US Senate Republican runoff WYFF Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ The Guardian Graham, Norman trade attacks after lone debate highlights key issues for voters WPDE
- The Hill17:32
Darline Graham has no experience in government or on foreign policy. Her only experience is that she is related to someone who worked in Congress before.
- PBS NewsHour17:49
It was a high-profile misstep a week before she faces a runoff election in her bid to hold onto the South Carolina seat to which she was appointed last month.
- Google News - Top Stories17:49
Sen. Darline Graham avoids giving direct answer to national security question in S.C. debate: 'Not my thing' PBS ‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate The New York Times Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ The Guardian ‘Woefully underprepared’: Graham critics seize on her foreign policy misstep Politico AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South...
Thu, 20 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill13:17
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday defended her stumble earlier this week on a national security question during a primary runoff debate, saying she was simply being “honest” about her lack of political experience. “I tripped up on one question last night regarding Taiwan,” Graham said in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday. “I...
- freerepublic.com15:15
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- The Hill22:56
President Trump defended Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday following her stumble on a national security question during the Palmetto State's GOP Senate primary debate this week. The president offered his support to Graham as he was on his way to Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he's set to rally alongside her Friday evening, just days...
Sun, 23 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World17:18
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, is in a Republican primary runoff against South Carolina congressman Ralph Norman. During a debate...
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Sen. Scott calls Darline Graham 'real deal' after debate-stage gaffe USA Today Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment The Guardian Darline Graham’s Debate Stumble Tests Appetite for a Political Newcomer The New York Times AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff AP News Scott says ‘there’s no doubt’ Darline Graham is qualified to be senator The Hill