Overview
- Graham’s campaign confirmed President Trump will attend a November fundraiser and golf tournament branded the Trump-Graham Classic, also described as the Third Trump Graham Golf Classic.
- Politico first reported the effort, and subsequent coverage notes it will be Trump’s first official campaign appearance of the 2026 midterm cycle.
- Proceeds from the event will support Graham’s reelection, the Republican National Committee, and a Trump leadership PAC, according to the campaign.
- Graham reported $1.7 million in third-quarter receipts and $14.5 million cash on hand, which his campaign says is the highest among in-cycle Republican Senate incumbents.
- The South Carolina contest is rated solid Republican; André Bauer’s primary bid was launched then suspended, and other entrants include Republicans Mark Lynch and Paul Dans and Democrats such as Annie Andrews.