Sen. Lindsey Graham’s only surviving family member spoke briefly with The Post on Monday about the loss of her brother following a heart attack Saturday night.
Sen. Lindsey Graham photobombs a local weatherman’s live TV shot beside his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Aug. 17, 2015, during his presidential campaign. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
“Actually, I’m just kind of like devastated right now,” said Darline Graham Nordone in a brief phone call.
President Trump posted on his Truth Social minutes before that he had recommended Graham’s “wonderful sister” to serve as interim senator until a special election can be held.
South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster will be choosing that replacement. He’s scheduled a 4 pm press conference to make that announcement.
“This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!” Trump added.
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