The president has gone to bat for appointed Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., as she seeks a full term and intervened in Oklahoma’s gubernatorial contest. President Donald Trump campaigned for Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., on Friday.Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty ImagesAug. 25, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Ben Kamisar and Bridget BowmanAmid a shaky August for his preferred candidates, President Donald Trump’s influence will be tested yet again in two major primaries on Tuesday. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.