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Fighter Jets Intercept Plane During Trump South Carolina Rally

Fighter jets intercepted a plane that entered restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina, on Wednesday while President Trump was speaking at a rally there, military officials said. The rally was held to support Republican Senator Darline Graham, who is in a tightened race against Democrat Annie Andrews.

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Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham NYTimes – US
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Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

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Trump South Carolina rally for Darline Graham

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President Trump held a midterm rally for Senator Darline Graham at Clemson University in South Carolina, where multiple protesters were removed, he praised an attendee who apparently punched one of them, and fighter jets intercepted a plane that entered restricted airspace overhead.

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Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline GrahamNYTimes – US
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Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham

Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

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Fighter jets intercept plane over South Carolina during Trump rally

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Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race

The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.

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