Trump warns Democrats ‘want to burn it all down’ in South Carolina pitch

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Hallas, E. (2026, October 22). Trump warns Democrats ‘want to burn it all down’ in South Carolina pitch. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4775238/trump-south-carolina-rally-darline-graham/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-22 · by Emily Hallas

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President Donald Trump held a rally in Pendleton, South Carolina, on Wednesday evening to encourage Republican voters to participate in the 2026 midterm elections. He warned that Democrats seek to reverse GOP policies and urged support for Senator Darline Graham and other Republican candidates. The event at Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena also featured an unexpected appearance by boxing legend Evander Holyfield.
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President Donald Trump visited South Carolina on October 21, 2026, to boost Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham in her race against Democrat Annie Andrews. The visit came after Graham's poor debate performance and following her brother Lindsey Graham's unexpected death in July due to cardiovascular disease. Over $34 million has been spent in the campaign so far as Republicans try to prevent a Democratic upset victory in traditionally red South Carolina. Trump endorsed Darline Graham for the Republican nomination, helping her secure it despite facing more experienced opponents. During his visit, Trump warned that Democrats "want to burn it all down," urging supporters to vote to preserve GOP policies.

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📰 Trump Supports Graham In South Carolina
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Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race same event · 100%
Al Jazeera
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“Both articles describe President Trump's rally in South Carolina on the same day to support Senator Darline Graham and other Republican candidates.”
Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race same event · 95%
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“Both articles describe President Trump's rally in Pendleton, South Carolina on the same date to boost Sen. Darline Graham and other Republican candidates.”
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Democrats GOP Pendleton Republicans South Carolina

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The president made a pit stop in Pendleton to boost Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) and other GOP candidates at Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena, where thousands gathered to hear him speak.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22
2026-10-22 · Washington Examiner
Trump warns Democrats ‘want to burn it all down’ in South Carolina pitch · assertive framing

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening rallied Republicans in South Carolina, warning voters to turn out for the 2026 midterm elections to stop Democrats from undoing GOP policies. asserted
Trump → rally → policies
The president made a pit stop in Pendleton to boost Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) and other GOP candidates at Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena, where thousands gathered to hear him speak. asserted
him → make → Arena
Trump invited Graham to speak onstage and asked boxing legend Evander Holyfield to address the crowd as well, marking a surprise appearance from the former heavyweight champion. asserted
Trump → invite → champion
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