Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was booed during former President Donald Trump‘s victory speech after winning the South Carolina Republican primary on Saturday night.
Graham has been booed at previous Trump events in his home state, being one of the more centrist Republicans touted by the former president. When Trump introduced Graham at his speech, he said the South Carolina Republican is who he calls when he is “in trouble on the left.”
“He doesn’t do too much television. He happens to be a little bit further left than some of the people on this stage. But I always say when I’m in trouble on the left, I call up Lindsey Graham, and he straightens it out so fast.”
The crowd then gave some cheers, but mostly boos in response to Graham. Trump tried to tell the crows “no” before defending Graham and letting him speak.
“I love him he’s a good man, come up here, Lindsey,” Trump said.
Graham then took the microphone to praise Trump and assure the country that the “nightmare” is almost over.
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“America, the nightmare you are facing is just about over. Help is on the way. This is the most qualified man to be president of the United States. And let it be said that South Carolina created the biggest political comeback in American history,” Graham said.
Trump handily won the GOP presidential primary in the Palmetto State over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, defeating her by nearly 20%. Despite her loss, Haley has vowed to continue with her campaign.