President Donald Trump had ramped up pressure on the Palmetto State, but he fell short in his goal of ousting the state’s lone Democrat.
Politics
Clyburn’s seat survives for now as South Carolina Republicans buck Trump on redistricting
President Donald Trump had ramped up pressure on the Palmetto State, but he fell short in his goal of ousting the state’s lone Democrat.
Published May 26, 2026, 6:02 PM
Updated May 26, 2026, 6:16 PM5.1K
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