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title: "Trump uses anti-trans slur against Senate candidate Annie Andrews"
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published: "2026-10-06T16:25:28.460Z"
source_reported: "2026-10-06T15:42:08.000Z"
updated: "2026-10-07T16:45:44.304Z"
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# Trump uses anti-trans slur against Senate candidate Annie Andrews

*President made claims on Truth Social endorsing Republican Darline Graham.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing and no independent outlets.
- Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Quotes or right of reply given to affected parties, but lacks context and clear separation of fact from comment.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers, with mild sensationalism and loaded adjectives.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur against Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's Senate seat.
- Trump made the claims on the social media platform Truth Social, where he endorsed Republican candidate Darline Graham.
- Andrews responded to the attack by focusing her campaign on lowering costs and supporting families.
- Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Trump's comments.

President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur against Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's Senate seat. Trump made the claims on Truth Social while endorsing Republican candidate Darline Graham. Andrews, a pediatrician and mother who is not transgender, is running against Graham for the seat left vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Trump falsely claimed Andrews supports transgender policies for everyone, open borders, and defunding the police, according to The Independent. Andrews responded to the attack by focusing her campaign message on lowering costs and supporting families across South Carolina. Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Trump's comments.

## Disagreement on Trump's claims about Andrews

The Independent reported that Trump falsely claimed Andrews supports transgender policies for everyone, open borders, and defunding the police. Live5News reported that Trump wrote on Truth Social that Andrews "is in favor of Trangender for Everyone" and that she "is not for South Carolina." Attitude reported that Trump said Andrews is in favour of “Transgender for Everyone”, a phrase he has used on numerous occasions to criticise Democrats’ stances on gender identity. The Advocate reported that Trump used the slur three times, including as a mocking nickname for Andrews.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated reports mentioned President Trump's use of an anti-transgender slur against Dr. Annie Andrews.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 43 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 35% (15)
- Centre: 51% (22)
- Right: 14% (6)

8 of 51 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-07T15:34:46.707Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-07T16:45:44.304Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-leaning outlets reported that Donald Trump used an anti-trans slur against Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina. The Independent and Attitude, which published full reports, stated Trump used the slur on his Truth Social platform. Attitude reported Trump used the slur three times.
- These reports noted Andrews is a pediatrician and not transgender. Attitude quoted Andrews saying she would fight for vulnerable South Carolinians and was proud of her record. The Independent reported Andrews responded by focusing on lowering costs and supporting families.
- Several outlets mentioned Trump also claimed Andrews supports open borders, defunding the police, and confiscating guns. The Advocate reported the White House would not explain why Trump used the slur. Pink News noted LGBTQ+ advocates and senior Democrats condemned Trump's post.

### Centre

- The centre-rated reports highlighted that President Trump faced bipartisan outrage after using an anti-transgender slur against South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews. Cleveland.com's digest stated Trump "faces bipartisan outrage after nicknaming South Carolina Democrat with anti-trans slur." The Oregonian's digest reported Trump "was condemned on both sides of the political aisle after he nicknamed Democratic South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews with an anti-trans slur." WYFF's digest noted that "Annie Andrews, the Democratic candidate for Senate in South Carolina, responded Tuesday to an anti-transgender slur posted Monday by President Donald Trump." Live5News's digest reported "Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack SC Senate candidate Annie Andrews." The Hill's digest stated "Trump hurls anti-trans slurs at Graham’s opponent as South Carolina race tightens." Several centre-rated reports mentioned Trump's specific wording, with The Hill quoting Trump writing on Truth Social, "Annie ‘T, ‘ Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina."

### Right

No separate framing summary.

**Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 1
- mixed: 8
- high: 21
- unknown: 9
- veryHigh: 11

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [scdailygazette.com](https://scdailygazette.com/2026/10/07/not-presidential-sc-senate-candidate-says-about-trump-post-criticized-as-cruel-and-offensive) — 'Not presidential,' SC Senate candidate says about Trump post criticized as cruel and offensive • SC Daily Gazette
- [US Magazine](https://usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/donald-trump-calls-candidate-annie-andrews-anti-trans-slur) — President Donald Trump Calls Democratic Senate Candidate Annie Andrews an Anti-Trans Slur
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/o-tramp-epitethike-me-transfobiko-oro-se-dimokratiki-ypopsifia-poy-den-einai-trans) — Trump Attacked a Non-Transgender Democratic Candidate with a Transphobic Term
- [We Got This Covered](https://wegotthiscovered.com/news/trump-targets-democratic-senate-candidate-with-an-anti-trans-slur-she-has-a-very-different-response) — Trump targets Democratic Senate candidate with an anti-trans slur. She has a very different response
- [Documento](https://documentonews.gr/article/transofoviki-epithesi-trab-se-ypopsifia-ton-dimokratikon-gia-ti-gerousia) — Trump's Transphobic Attack on Democratic Senate Candidate
- [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/oct/6/trump-led-gop-intensifies-support-graham-volatile-south-carolina-race) — Trump-led GOP intensifies support for Graham in volatile South Carolina race
- [wtma.com](https://wtma.com/2026/10/06/president-trump-attacks-democrat-annie-andrews-using-anti-trans-slur) — President Trump attacks Democrat Annie Andrews using anti-trans slur
- [The Advocate](https://advocate.com/politics/national/trump-slurs-annie-andrews-transgender) — Trump hurls anti-trans slur at South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews. The White House won’t explain why
- [Cleveland](https://cleveland.com/politics/2026/10/trump-faces-bipartisan-outrage-after-nicknaming-south-carolina-democrat-with-anti-trans-slur.html) — Trump faces bipartisan outrage after nicknaming South Carolina Democrat with anti-trans slur
- [The Oregonian](https://oregonlive.com/politics/2026/10/trump-faces-bipartisan-outrage-after-nicknaming-south-carolina-democrat-with-anti-trans-slur.html) — Trump faces bipartisan outrage after nicknaming Democrat with anti-trans slur
- [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/annie-andrews-reacts-trump-trannie-post/74049339) — SC Senate candidate Annie Andrews reacts to President Trump's 'Trannie' post
- [Alternet](https://alternet.org/msn-uk/trump-desperate-midterms) — Trump exhibiting 'clear signs' of 'quiet desperation': Bill Kristol
- [Live5News](https://live5news.com/2026/10/06/trump-uses-anti-trans-slur-attack-sc-senate-candidate-annie-andrews) — Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack SC Senate candidate Annie Andrews
- [LGBTQ Nation](https://lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/sad-disgusting-pathetic-slammed-for-repeatedly-calling-democrat-anti-trans-slur) — “Sad, disgusting, pathetic”: Trump slammed for repeatedly calling Democrat anti-trans slur
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/bulletin/news/trump-anti-trans-slur-rally-annie-andrews-b3062193.html) — Trump repeatedly uses anti-trans slur to attack Darline Graham’s opponent
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/trump-anti-trans-slur-rally-annie-andrews-b3062193.html) — Trump repeatedly uses anti-trans slur to attack Darline Graham’s opponent
- [Attitude](https://attitude.co.uk/news/donald-trump-uses-anti-trans-slur-democrat-annie-andrews-536376) — Donald Trump repeatedly uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-annie-andrews-anti-trans-south-carolina-b3062134.html) — Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack woman running against Darline Graham
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-annie-andrews-anti-trans-south-carolina-b3062134.html) — Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack woman running against Darline Graham
- [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/annie-andrews-south-carolina-senate-trump-slur/74048412) — Trump uses anti-trans slur against South Carolina U.S. Senate hopeful Annie Andrews
- [online-listing.com](https://online-listing.com/news/blogger/2026/10/06/trump-calls-south-carolina-senate-candidate-trannie/happenings) — Trump Calls South Carolina Senate Candidate ‘Trannie’
- [Greenville Online](https://greenvilleonline.com/story/news/politics/2026/10/06/andrews-uses-trump-slur-as-opportunity-to-talk-about-the-economy/92122424007) — Andrews responds to Trump: 'calling me names' won't bring down prices
- [alexjoneslive.com](https://alexjoneslive.com/2026/10/06/annie-trannie-andrews-trump-attacks-dem-senate-candidate-in-s-c) — Annie ‘Trannie’ Andrews: Trump Attacks Dem Senate Candidate In S.C.
- [WCIV](https://abcnews4.com/news/local/president-trump-attacks-democrat-annie-andrews-using-anti-trans-slur-darline-graham-trans-sports-donald-trump-darline-graham-maga-midterms) — President Trump attacks Democrat Annie Andrews using anti-trans slur
- [indy100- Independent](https://indy100.com/politics/trump/trump-annie-andrews-carolina-slur) — 'Disgusting' Trump called a female Democratic Senate candidate and doctor a slur
- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/us-news/trump-attacks-democratic-senate-candidate-annie-andrews-with-anti-trans-slur) — Trump attacks Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews with anti-trans slur
- [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/10/trump-attacks-dem-senate-nominee-as-a-trannie) — Trump Attacks Dem Senate Nominee As A “Trannie”
- [Heti Világgazdaság](https://hvg.hu/vilag/20261006_donald-trump-transzellenes-sertes-demokrata-szenatorjelolt) — Donald Trump Attacks Democratic Senatorial Candidate with Anti-Trans Insult
- [Pink News](https://thepinknews.com/2026/10/06/donald-trump-trans-slur-annie-andrews-truth-social) — Trump hurls anti-trans slur at cisgender Senate candidate
- [Newser](https://newser.com/story/397630/trump-targets-south-carolina-democrat-with-anti-trans-slur.html) — Trump Targets Democratic Who's Not Trans With Anti-Trans Slur
- [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/trump-targets-annie-andrews-south-carolina-senate-race-1823852) — Trump Calls Annie Andrews 'Trannie' Three Times as South Carolina Senate Race Turns Into MAGA Test
- [Reality Tea](https://realitytea.com/2026/10/06/donald-trump-transgender-slur-andrew-graham-south-carolina) — Donald Trump Escalates Attack on Senate Candidate With Anti-Transgender Slur
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/trump-calls-darline-grahams-opponent-by-cruel-anti-trans-nickname) — Trump Calls Darline Graham’s Opponent by Cruel Anti-Trans Nickname
- [Thelocalreport.in](https://articles.thelocalreport.in/what-did-trump-say-about-annie-andrews-anti-trans-slur-to-boost-darline-grahams-campaign-sparks-row) — What did Trump say about Annie Andrews? ‘Anti-trans’ slur to boost Darline Graham's campaign sparks row - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES
- [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16185327/Trump-uses-transgender-slur-against-opponent-Darline-Graham-urges-voters-late-South-Carolina-senators-sister.html) — Trump brands opponent of Darline Graham with cruel trans nickname
- [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/trump-anti-trans-slur-annie-andrews-south-carolina-democrat-senate-rcna601767) — Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina
- [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-democrat) — Trump Uses Anti-Transgender Slur to Attack Democrat
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/what-did-trump-say-about-annie-andrews-anti-trans-slur-to-boost-darline-grahams-campaign-sparks-row-101791245559918.html) — What did Trump say about Annie Andrews? ‘Anti-trans’ slur to boost Darline Graham's campaign sparks row
- [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4754883/trump-darline-graham-annie-trannie-andrews) — Trump mocks Darline Graham Nordone's Senate rival as Annie 'Trannie' Andrews
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6130651-trump-slur-graham-senate-race) — Trump hurls anti-trans slurs at Graham’s opponent as South Carolina race tightens
- [KESQ](https://kesq.com/news/national-politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-candidate) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee
- [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/president-trump-blows-up-senator-darline-grahams-opponent) — President Trump Blows Up Senator Darline Graham’s Opponent with New Nickname * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
- [KIFI](https://localnews8.com/news/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-candidate) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate candidate
- [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-candidate) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee
- [KVIA](https://kvia.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-candidate) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee
- [KEYT](https://keyt.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-candidate) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee
- [KMIZ](https://abc17news.com/politics/national-politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-candidate) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee
- [KTEN](https://kten.com/news/politics/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-nominee/article_6eb0de98-164c-5793-b736-4f5448cf2dae.html) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee
- [KDRV](https://kdrv.com/news/social/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-nominee/article_bd9d802c-b9b4-5bbb-b4f5-a15aef2666b7.html) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee
- [kioncentralcoast.com](https://kioncentralcoast.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/10/05/trump-uses-anti-transgender-slur-to-attack-south-carolina-senate-candidate) — Trump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate candidate
- [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/trump-2678006521) — Trump hurls slur at Democrat challenging Darline Graham in furious endorsement
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/trump-endorses-darline-graham-in-2026-south-carolina-senate-race-400823) — Trump endorses Darline Graham in 2026 South Carolina Senate race
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-endorses-darline-graham-in-2026-south-carolina-senate-race) — Trump endorses Darline Graham in 2026 South Carolina Senate race

## Questions

**What did Donald Trump say about Annie Andrews?**

President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur against Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's Senate seat, on Truth Social. He also falsely claimed she supports transgender policies for everyone, open borders, and defunding the police, according to The Independent.

**How did Annie Andrews respond to Trump's comments?**

Dr. Annie Andrews responded to President Trump's attack by focusing her campaign message on lowering costs and supporting families across South Carolina. She is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's Senate seat.

**Who condemned Trump's remarks?**

Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned President Trump's comments. Several centre-rated reports noted bipartisan outrage following the remarks.

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