Darline Graham Nordone says national security ‘not my thing’ but vows to back Trump’s defense agenda

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Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) said national security is not her forte but staunchly defended President Donald Trump‘s defense agenda, echoing many of the opinions expressed by her late brother as she seeks to take over his long-held seat.

Graham Nordone took the debate stage in Newberry, South Carolina, with her opponent, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), as the two go head-to-head in a closely watched Senate Republican runoff to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump has endorsed Graham Nordone in the race, while Norman has the backing of notable South Carolina current and former lawmakers, including former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.

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