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Trump hurls anti-trans slurs at Graham's opponent as South Carolina race tightens

Headline from The Hill, from the development of Oct 5, 2026

Newest development Oct 6, 2026 · 4 reportsTrump faces bipartisan outrage after nicknaming Democrat with anti-trans slur

President Trump on Monday used an anti-transgender slur several times against Sen. Darline Graham's (R-S.C.) Democratic opponent Dr. Annie Andrews, as the race for the Senate seat tightens. "Annie 'T------' Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina," Tr…

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    Trump hurls anti-trans slurs at Graham's opponent as South Carolina race tightens

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Trump faces bipartisan outrage after nicknaming Democrat with anti-trans slur

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

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  1. Local News 8

    Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate candidate (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Alejandra Jaramillo, Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday used an anti-transgender slur to attack Democratic South Carolina Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews, as he tries to push his hand-picked GOP candidate, Sen.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Alejandra Jaramillo, Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday used an anti-transgender slur to attack Democratic South Carolina Senate nominee Dr. Annie Andrews, as he tries to push his handpicked GOP candidate, Sen.

  3. The Hill

    Trump hurls anti-trans slurs at Graham's opponent as South Carolina race tightens (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump on Monday used an anti-transgender slur several times against Sen. Darline Graham's (R-S.C.) Democratic opponent Dr. Annie Andrews, as the race for the Senate seat tightens. "Annie 'T------' Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina," Tr…

  4. Washington Examiner

    Trump mocks Darline Graham Nordone’s Senate rival as Annie ‘Trannie’ Andrews (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump dubbed South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews, who’s running against Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), with the nickname “Trannie” in an effort to discredit her. “Annie ‘Trannie’ Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina,” Trump …

  5. NBC News

    Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Annie Andrews is a physician running against Sen. Darline Graham.

  6. New York Post

    Trump attacks Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews with anti-trans slur (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Donald Trump used an anti-trans slur against South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews while endorsing Republican incumbent Darline Graham.

  7. The Oregonian

    Trump faces bipartisan outrage after nicknaming Democrat with anti-trans slur (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    A former Republican governor of South Carolina was among those who condemned Trump's nickname for Annie Andrews.

  8. Advocate

    Trump hurls anti-trans slur at South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews. The White House won’t explain why (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    President Donald Trump repeatedly used an anti- transgender slur on Monday to attack Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina . In a Truth Social post endorsing Republican Sen.

  9. Washington Blade

    Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate (opens Washington Blade)

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    Washington Blade's feed description

    President mocked Annie Andrews

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