POLITICSDEVELOPING08/15/26

Trump Backs Darline Graham in SC Runoff

Trump is actively campaigning for Darline Graham in South Carolina's August 25 Senate runoff.

Photo: Breitbart News

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

Aug 15: Trump actively campaigning for Graham

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Washington Post emphasized Intra-MAGA Republican Conflict; Breitbart News emphasized Trump Rallying Endorsements.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Washington Post identified Darline Graham as the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. — Washington Post

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Breitbart reported Trump called former Gov. Mark Sanford on election night to seek an endorsement for Graham. — Breitbart News
▸Breitbart noted Sanford gave Trump no commitment and said he did not plan to endorse in the runoff. — Breitbart News
▸Breitbart reported Fry said Graham 'will show up every day and get results' for Trump. — Breitbart News
▸Breitbart noted Trump's goal was to prevent Republicans from consolidating behind opponent Rep. Ralph Norman. — Breitbart News

Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection

Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's Oct. 27 election, says U.S. may have to fight Iran alone without him

Left: sees U.S. meddling and Iran war stakes.

Right: highlights allied resolve to finish Iran job.

Trump rallied in Dalton, Georgia, backing Senate and governor candidates Collins and Jackson.

Left: PBS: Rally hits a state split by Trump's claims

Right: Breitbart: NFL star Gurley joins Trump on stage

DOJ charged 28 noncitizens and arrested 11 in California under 'Operation Protect the Vote.'

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Tuesday: DOJ charges 28 noncitizens, arrests 11 in California

Left: Defendants say they never registered to vote.

Right: DOJ arrests 11, charges 28 noncitizen voters.

Trump held a campaign rally in Wichita, Kansas, Monday to boost Sen. Roger Marshall.

Left: sees slurs, hecklers, and a troubled race.

Right: sees a packed arena and roaring crowd.