Overview
- Paul Dans, a Project 2025 architect, ended his campaign Friday and endorsed businessman Mark Lynch.
- Hours later, President Trump endorsed Graham and said Tucker Carlson's backing was the "kiss of death" for Dans.
- Trump also called Lynch a "lunatic" and urged Republicans to "vote for Lindsey all the way."
- Graham holds a large cash edge with more than $19 million raised while Dans had roughly $630,000, and he chairs the Senate Budget Committee.
- The June 9 primary now turns on endorsements and foreign policy, with Lynch attacking Graham over the Iran war and Graham positioned to steer funding for the administration's military plans.