Politics · October 22, 2026
Bombshell documentary accuses Lindsey Graham of sex with teen boy
In late October 2026, President Donald Trump held a midterm campaign rally in Pendleton, South Carolina, to support Republican Senator Darline Graham. Senator Darline Graham was appointed to the seat following the sudden death of her brother, Lindsey Graham, in July 2026. The rally at Clemson University aimed to bolster Graham's campaign against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in a race that polls suggest has become unexpectedly competitive. During the event, multiple protesters were removed, and one incident involved a physical altercation that the President commented on from the stage. Separately, an activist group released a documentary making allegations regarding the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham
Read at The New York Times ↗- Washington TimesMBFC: Right-Center
Documentary says Lindsey Graham paid for sex with men
Read at Washington Times ↗ - Raw StoryMBFC: Left
Bombshell documentary accuses Lindsey Graham of sex with teen boy
Read at Raw Story ↗ - NewsweekMBFC: Right-Center
Fact check: was Lindsey Graham's name booed at Trump rally?
Read at Newsweek ↗ - The Epoch TimesMBFC: Right-Center
Trump Stumps for Graham, Republicans in South Carolina Rally
Read at The Epoch Times ↗ - PBS NewsMBFC: Left-Center
Trump will speak at South Carolina midterm rally for Sen. Darline Graham as early voting begins
Read at PBS News ↗ - HuffPostMBFC: Left
Donald Trump's Reaction To Protester Getting ‘Whacked’ At Rally Is Condemned
Read at HuffPost ↗
Reported across the spectrum
- President Trump held a campaign rally at Clemson University in Pendleton, South Carolina, on October 21, 2026.
- The rally was held to support Republican U.S. Senator Darline Graham.
- Darline Graham was appointed to the Senate after her brother, Lindsey Graham, died in July 2026.
- Darline Graham is facing Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in the midterm election.
- Protesters were present at the rally and some were escorted out by law enforcement.
Reported by only some outlets
- A documentary titled 'The Closetocracy' by the group Swamp Watch alleges the late Lindsey Graham had sexual encounters with male sex workers, including a minor.
- A video from the rally appeared to show the crowd booing when Trump mentioned Lindsey Graham.
- A physical altercation occurred during the rally where a protester was allegedly punched by an audience member.
- Trump praised the person who threw the punch, calling the incident 'incredible'.
- Recent polling shows Darline Graham leading Annie Andrews by 4 to 5 percentage points.
- A policy disagreement exists between Trump and Darline Graham regarding Ukraine war sanctions.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the 'bombshell' allegations against the late Lindsey Graham and focus heavily on Donald Trump's 'delight' and encouragement of violence against protesters at the rally.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
focus on the high attendance and enthusiasm at the rally, Trump's policy successes like tax cuts and border security, and the necessity of maintaining Republican control of Congress.
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