Trump Uses Anti-Transgender Slur in Attack on Senate Candidate Annie Andrews
Former President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur in a Truth Social post to attack Annie Andrews, the Democratic US Senate candidate in South Carolina.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 7, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump posted an anti-transgender slur on the social media platform Truth Social, targeting Annie Andrews, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in South Carolina. The post, made on the platform he founded, was part of an attack aimed at Ms. Andrews.
Details regarding the specific nature of the slur used or the precise context of the attack were not immediately available beyond its use as a means to disparage the candidate. The former President’s post represents a direct engagement with Ms. Andrews’ candidacy through inflammatory language.
Annie Andrews is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat in South Carolina. Her campaign focuses on key issues relevant to the state. The nature of former President Trump’s commentary indicates a political attack directed at her public persona and candidacy.
No further statements or responses from Annie Andrews’ campaign regarding the Truth Social post were immediately provided. The incident highlights the continued use of contentious rhetoric in political discourse.
Story summarized from the original created by WCSC News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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