Trump touts success of 'underdog' candidates in SC, OK

President Donald Trump on Wednesday celebrated the success of two "underdog" candidates whom he endorsed in the Tuesday Republican primaries.

"I supported and ENDORSED two so-called “underdogs” yesterday, one from South Carolina, and the other from Oklahoma, and they BOTH WON. Two great people!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social.

In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., narrowly beat out Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., for the party's senatorial nod. Trump had personally campaigned for Graham with a rally in Myrtle Beach, S.C., ahead of the race.

In Oklahoma, the Trump-backed Mike Mazzei narrowly defeated state Attorney General Gentner Drummond for the gubernatorial nod.

Both wins marked boosts to Trump's endorsement record, which had faltered somewhat after a few upsets in Florida and Tennessee.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.