WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham’s younger sister to complete his term, hours after President Donald Trump publicly urged him to choose her.

Darline Graham Nordone will serve in the US Senate until Graham’s term expires in January, following his unexpected death at the weekend at the age of 71.

“It’s my honor to ask his little sister Darline Graham to finish his work for him now,” McMaster said while announcing the appointment.