During a televised Republican primary debate in South Carolina, Darlene Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and a candidate for his vacant seat, offered an unusually frank response when questioned about foreign policy.
Asked by the moderator whether Taiwan and the South China Sea constitute national security concerns for the United States, and if so, why, Graham declined to offer a typical political answer. Instead, she acknowledged her limitations directly: "I'm just going to be honest with you. I'm not that up to speed on national security, so... but I do support the military. My brother was in the Air Force for 33 years, so I will do everything I can to support the military. My dad was in the Army. I'm not a polished politician here. National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise, but I do support the military."
The moderator then turned to her opponent in the race, Congressman Ralph Norman, who demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the issue.
On social media, however, many commentators expressed appreciation for Graham's unexpected honesty, noting that rather than attempting to discuss a subject beyond her expertise, she chose transparency about her limitations.
