Darline Graham Nordone signals break with late brother’s defense-focused Senate legacy

Published July 20, 2026 10:44pm ET | Updated July 20, 2026 10:44pm ET



Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) signaled Monday that she intends to chart a different course on foreign policy from her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, whose decades-long career was defined by his outspoken national security views.

While emphasizing that she respected her brother’s commitment to national security, Nordone said she plans to place greater focus on everyday policy issues affecting South Carolinians.

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