Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment

South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott publicly defended his colleague Darline Graham’s qualifications for the U.S. Senate ahead of the state's upcoming runoff election. The endorsement followed a debate performance in which Graham stated that national security is not her area of expertise, a comment that prompted public scrutiny regarding her readiness for the office.

During a Sunday interview, Scott asserted there is no doubt regarding Graham's qualifications, aiming to address concerns raised by the slip-up. While Scott maintained his support for her candidacy, reports indicate he did not provide specific details regarding Graham's professional experience in national security matters.