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Fact Check: Was Lindsey Graham's Name Booed at Trump Rally?

Fact Check: Was Lindsey Graham's Name Booed at Trump Rally?

Summary

At a rally in South Carolina, President Donald Trump spoke in support of Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. A short video showed the crowd booing after Lindsey Graham's name was mentioned, but fuller footage reveals the boos were directed at a heckler interrupting the event, not directly at Lindsey Graham.

Key Facts

  • President Trump campaigned in South Carolina supporting Darline Graham, who was appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham's death in July.
  • A viral 25-second video showed the crowd booing right after Trump mentioned Lindsey Graham.
  • The boos were not against Lindsey Graham but were directed at a heckler who disrupted the rally.
  • Trump responded to the heckler by calling the noise "loud, horrible, disgusting."
  • The rally included multiple interruptions from protesters, with at least one protester being removed and one punched.
  • Polls show Darline Graham leads her Democratic opponent Annie Andrews by a small margin.
  • President Trump has faced regular protests and interruptions at his recent rallies ahead of the midterm elections.
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