Trump to meet Darline Graham at the White House today – US politics live

President will meet new Republican senator who has taken over the seat following the death of her brother Lindsey Graham

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Donald Trump is due to meet Darline Graham - the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to temporarily fill his Senate seat – later today.

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