‘Not That Informed’: Darline Graham Faceplants On NatSec Question During South Carolina Senate Primary Debate

August 19, 2026 8:29 AM ET Republican interim South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham stumbled through a national security question Tuesday night during the state’s GOP Senate primary debate.Darline Graham, who is running to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, faltered when Newsmax host Greta Van Susteren pressed her on China’s threat to Taiwan and the South China Sea. (RELATED: Will South Carolina Enter A Post-Graham Era?)“Senator, are Taiwan and the South China Sea national security issues for the United States? If so, why?” Van Susteren asked.Q: Are Taiwan and the South China Sea national security issues for the United States?Sen. Darline Graham: I'm just going to be honest here… I'm not that informed on national security. pic.twitter.com/bJsCjqb7VT— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) Au