Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has announced his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican nomination race. Scott, who recently suspended his own presidential campaign, will formally announce his support for Trump at a rally in Concord, New Hampshire. Both Trump and former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley reached out to Scott in an attempt to secure his endorsement, highlighting his popularity among Republican primary voters.
Scott’s endorsement of Trump comes after he ended his own bid for the White House, stating that he had no immediate plans to support another candidate. However, sources close to Scott revealed that he remained open to backing a candidate. This endorsement is significant for Trump, as Scott rarely criticized him during his own campaign and holds influence in the state that hosts the first southern primary in the GOP nomination race.
Governor Henry McMaster and Senator Lindsey Graham, both from South Carolina, have long been supporters of Trump. The next major contest in the Republican schedule is the state’s February 24th presidential primary, which is winner-take-all, meaning the victor will secure all 50 Republican delegates at stake.
As the only Black Republican in the Senate, Scott launched his presidential campaign in May in North Charleston, South Carolina, emphasizing the possibility of achieving success despite a humble background. However, his positive and uplifting message failed to resonate in a combative GOP nomination race dominated by Trump’s grievances.
By late autumn, Scott faced difficulties qualifying for the debates and his poll numbers remained in the single digits. Ultimately, he announced the end of his White House bid during an appearance on “Sunday Night in America” with Trey Gowdy, acknowledging that voters had made it clear that they were not ready to support him.
Scott and Haley have a long political history, having served together in the state legislature. In 2012, then-Governor Haley appointed Scott to the Senate to fill a vacancy. Their relationship adds weight to Scott’s endorsement of Trump and highlights the political dynamics within the Republican Party.
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