Ralph Norman Tells Crowd He’s Baffled Why Trump Spent So Much Energy On Lindsey Graham’s Sister

August 26, 2026 10:44 AM ET Republican South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman appeared confused Tuesday about why President Donald Trump involved himself in a race in a non-battleground state.Norman lost to Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham in a 52.5% to 47.5% vote after Trump threw his support behind her. The congressman suggested that Trump wasted his time involving himself in the race since it is a deep red state. “The president got involved. He has that right. That’s his prerogative,” Norman said in his concession speech. “Y’all, his policies are good. I never understood why he got in this race. It is what it is, and I’ll accept it.” (RELATED: Will South Carolina Enter A Post-Graham Era?).@RepRalphNorman concession speech in South Carolina GOP Senate primary race. He says he “hat