South Carolina is at a turning point. As I said repeatedly on the campaign trail, my fight was never with other Republicans. It's with the socialist Democrats and the RINOs who enable them.
I’m proud of the race we ran and grateful to every volunteer, donor, family member, and friend who stood with us. Together, we fought for the things that matter: lower taxes, responsible spending, secure borders, individual freedom, and a government that answers to the people, not the political class.
The primary may be over, but the stakes have never been higher. The radical socialist agenda coming from the Left is a direct threat to the values that have made our state so great. We cannot afford division, complacency, or to sit on the sidelines while the future of our country is at stake.
I respect the decision of South Carolina voters, and I congratulate Senator Darline Graham on winning the Republican nomination. I will support our Republican nominee in November because defeating the Democrats and protecting our conservative values must remain the priority.
We have work to do. We have a state to protect. And we have a future to fight for.