"Not so up to date": The question that embarrassed Lindsey Graham's sister

Darline Graham, appointed to fill her brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat and backed by Trump, admitted in a televised debate that she is "not so up to date on national security" when asked about Taiwan's importance. The audience responded with jeers, and her rival Ralph Norman seized the moment to show his knowledge and attack her lack of experience.

Darline Graham, appointed to fill the seat of her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, in the Senate, admitted in a televised debate that she is "not so up to date on national security issues." The admission came in response to a question about Taiwan's importance to American interests and drew jeers from the audience. Her rival, Congressman Ralph Norman, seized the moment to demonstrate his knowledge, explaining why Taiwan is an important economic ally worth defending against China. The debate took place in Newberry, South Carolina, ahead of the primary elections scheduled for August 25. Graham (62), a political novice, tried to turn her lack of experience into an advantage, emphasizing her focus on domestic issues. Norman, a congressman serving for nearly a decade, highlighted his experience and conservative record. Graham, backed by President Trump, attacked Norman for voting to raise the gas tax and accepting federal aid funds during the COVID period. Norman, who previously expressed support for Nikki Haley, criticized the lack of clarity regarding the war in Iran.