Graham Protects South Carolina Coastal Communities

Pres. Trump Includes South Carolina in Graham-Backed Offshore Drilling Ban 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after President Trump announced a moratorium on offshore drilling off the South Carolina coast.  

Graham flew with President Trump on Air Force One to Jupiter, Florida where the announcement was made.  He has spoken extensively with President Trump about the issue and the impact it would have on South Carolina and our coastal communities. 

Graham said: 

“Great news for South Carolina.  I am very pleased President Trump listened to the desires of South Carolina and included our state in the extension of the current moratorium on offshore drilling. 

“This issue has been a long time coming and I have worked extensively with President Trump about this issue as it relates to South Carolina.  

“When I first learned that there would be an extension of the ban on drilling off the Florida coast, I contacted South Carolina officials to gauge their interest.  After receiving positive feedback from Governor McMaster and state leaders, I led an effort to ensure President Trump included South Carolina in the announcement.

“The decision by President Trump to include South Carolina meets the desires of our coastal communities and state’s leadership.  I very much appreciate President Trump for listening to our state and delivering for our people.”