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Live updates: Darline Graham arrives; supporters show up for President Trump SC rally

Supporters of President Donald Trump wait in line for a Darlene Graham campaign event in Pendelton, South Carolina on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. — Supporters of President Donald Trump wait in line for a Darlene Graham campaign event in Pendelton, South Carolina on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com

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Live updates: Darline Graham arrives; supporters show up for President Trump SC rally

Live updates: Darline Graham arrives; supporters show up for President Trump SC rally

President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at 7 p.m., and pre-program remarks will begin at 5:30 p.m.

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