Trump uses slur against South Carolina Senate Democratic candidate Annie Andrews

President Trump used an anti-transgender slur on Monday against Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews in the South Carolina Senate race. The Hill, Yahoo News, and KTEN reported that Trump posted the derogatory remark multiple times on Truth Social. Andrews is running against Republican Senator Darline Graham as the election contest grows closer. [1][4][6]

The Hill reported that Trump targeted Andrews while referring to her opponent as wonderful Darline Graham. In his social media post, Trump also evoked Graham's late brother, who served as her Senate predecessor. [1]

The comments come as national focus turns to South Carolina's midterm elections. According to the New York Times, Democrats hold differing views on whether the party can win the Senate seat in the state. ABC7 Chicago separately reported that Trump attended a Washington funeral for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as an original during the eulogy. [2][3][5]

South Carolina is the 23rd most populous United States state, with an estimated population of 5.5 million people as of 2025. Voters will decide the Senate race during the 2026 midterm elections. [2][7]