But Trump ultimately endorsed Graham’s sister Darline to seek the full term, following her appointment to fill out the seat in the short term. Trump’s move was a shocking development to many Republicans who believed Darline Graham would only serve in a caretaker role. But senior Republicans have been wary of a House Republican seeking the role, given the razor thin House majority.

Fry will continue running for his House seat as well as in the special Senate election, two people close to Fry confirmed.

Graham’s sudden death earlier this month was the result of a heart issue, according to a preliminary examination by the District of Columbia’s medical examiner. The 71-year-old was first elected to the Senate in 2002 after serving in the House of Representatives since 1995.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster was quick to appoint Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term. She was sworn in last week — the first woman to represent the Palmetto State in the upper chamber.

Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this November and Sen. Darline Graham has not yet announced if she would seek a full term, though she is reportedly considering a run. She has already won the president’s endorsement for the Aug. 11 primary.

“I hope Darline does this, in that there would be nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey,” Trump said in a post to social media. “RUN, DARLINE, RUN!”

Sen. Tim Scott, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, echoed the president’s support.