President Donald Trump was met with an unexpected situation at the rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as he campaigned for Sen. Darline Graham's special GOP primary bid for the United States Senate.
As Trump spoke, a group of protesters in the audience started sloganeering and disrupting the speech. Protestors chanted "kill your local pedophile" at the President, NBC News reported.
The protestors were escorted out of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center by the Secret Service and the security. The photos and videos shared by the White House press pool reporters showed there were at least two protestors allegedly heckling Trump.
Trump was briefly interrupted by the commotion as the protesters were escorted out of the venue. As the audience gasped at the situation, Trump appeared to directly address the situation from the stage.
The moment has now gone viral on social media, with many praising the way Trump dealt with them, even as his approval ratings continue to fall across all states - Red or Blue.
Donald Trump was razor-focused on bolstering Darline Graham's bid in the special GOP primary. The 62-year-old replaced her brother, Senator Lindsay Graham, after he died earlier this year. She is currently serving as a junior Senator and is seeking a GOP ticket to replace her brother in the midterms.
The rally was opened by remarks from Darline Graham herself, who dismissed allegations of never previously being in politics by comparing herself to Trump.
“Now, the critics say I shouldn’t run for the Senate. They say I’m not a politician. You know what I say? Guilty as charged,” she told the crowd. Then, comparing herself to Trump, she said, “I think he’s done a damn good job.”
Trump told the attendees vote for Graham. “You have to get out and vote,” Trump said. “And we need every South Carolina patriot to go to the polls and vote for Darline Graham.”
Darline Graham is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman for a GOP Senate ticket from South Carolina. The voting is on Tuesday, August 25.
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More
