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Donald Trump Uses Anti-Trans Slur Against South Carolina Senate Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews

Donald Trump drew widespread criticism after using a derogatory anti-transgender slur on social media to target Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee running for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina.

The Social Media Attack

On Truth Social, Trump posted an endorsement supporting Republican candidate Darline Graham. In the post, Trump repeatedly referred to Dr. Andrewsa pediatrician, public health advocate, and mother of threeusing a rhyming anti-transgender slur.

He accused her of supporting “transgender for everyone, open borders, defunding the police, high taxes, [and] a weak military,” concluding with a call for South Carolina voters to reject her in the upcoming election. Dr. Andrews is not transgender; the attack focused on her background as a pediatrician and her positions on healthcare policies.

Context of the South Carolina Senate Race

The race between Dr. Andrews and Sen. Darline Graham has tightened significantly ahead of the November election, drawing national attention and substantial super PAC funding. Graham entered the political spotlight following the death of her brother, longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.

Republicans have increasingly sought to center cultural issuesparticularly policies regarding transgender individuals and gender-affirming healthcarein high-profile legislative and statewide campaigns. Dr. Andrews has clarified her positions on the campaign trail, noting that while she supports standard medical protocols, she opposes gender transition surgeries for minors and does not support biological males competing in women’s sports categories.

Reactions and Bipartisan Backlash

The remarks prompted swift condemnation from both Democratic leaders and notable Republicans:

• Dr. Annie Andrews Campaign: Andrews responded by shifting focus away from personal attacks, stating: “As a mom and a pediatrician, I’m in this race to fight for my patients, my three kids and South Carolina,” adding that voters caring more about household bills and cost of living than Washington political rhetoric will find a home in her campaign.

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• GOP Rebuke: Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley, a prominent Republican and former director of the UN World Food Programme, denounced the post publicly, calling it “abhorrent” and “such a disgrace”. Beasley urged voters to focus on candidate merits and reject “politics based on division and hate”.

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• Congressional Leaders: Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, condemned the attack as despicable and praised Andrews’ career in pediatric medicine and community service.

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