In this opening segment of the second hour, host Charlie James broadcasts the live press conference of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, who delivers a poignant eulogy for the late Senator Lindsey Graham before officially appointing Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nardone, to fulfill the remainder of his term. In her acceptance speech, Nardone touches on her brother's tireless work ethic, thanking the public for their overwhelming support and promising to carry on his legacy by supporting the President. Following the presser, Charlie James defends the appointment against early critics, explaining that both the state and national GOP—along with Donald Trump—favored Nardone as a caretaker because she has no intention of running in the upcoming August special election, thereby ensuring a "clean primary" where no candidate receives an unfair incumbency advantage.
Jul 13, 2026
