A senator from South Carolina has faced questions about her knowledge of national security issues. The senator, Darline Graham, recently acknowledged that she is "not that informed" on these matters.

This admission has prompted a response from Republicans, who have come to her defense. They describe her as the "real deal".

Further information about the situation and the reaction to Graham's comments is available from the source. Details about the context of her statement and the nature of the defense from Republicans have been reported.