President Trump endorsed South Carolina’s lieutenant governor, Pamela Evette, to be the state’s next governor. This endorsement occurred shortly after state lawmakers ended a special session without a vote on a new congressional map. The proposed map aimed to remove South Carolina’s only majority Black district and create an entirely Republican delegation. Ms. Evette supported this redistricting effort.
Trump expressed praise for Ms. Evette on Truth Social, calling her a ‘good friend, fighter, and WINNER.’ His endorsement in the Republican primary for governor indicates support for the current governor, Henry McMaster, who cannot run again due to term limits and wishes for Ms. Evette to succeed him.
Trump also mentioned that he anticipated Ms. Evette would select Governor McMaster’s son, Henry McMaster Jr., to be her lieutenant governor.
Six candidates are competing for the Republican nomination, including Representatives Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace, state attorney general Alan Wilson, and former business executive Rom Reddy.
Both parties have scheduled their primary for June 9. The developments in this story continue to unfold.
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