Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks in front of former President Trump during a campaign rally on Feb. 28, 2020, in North Charleston, South Carolina. Photo Credit: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File
Sen. Tim Scott Bolsters Support for Trump’s 2024 Presidential Bid
According to a report by Fox News on Monday, June 17, 2024, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, a key ally and potential running mate of former President Donald Trump, is making a compelling case for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
Scott, who previously ran for the 2024 Republican nomination, has maintained his popularity within the party and is now leveraging that influence to support Trump’s campaign.
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On Wednesday, Scott will host a one-day summit that promises to draw prominent figures in the Republican Party and mega-donors who have yet to pledge their support for Trump’s bid for the White House. This event, organized by Great Opportunity Policy—a nonprofit group aligned with Scott’s political and policy agendas—will serve as both a policy summit and a crucial fundraiser for Trump as he narrows down his search for a vice presidential candidate.
Scott has demonstrated his fundraising prowess before, having organized a significant fundraiser for Trump earlier this year ahead of the South Carolina primary. Additionally, he was a notable presence at a high-profile fundraiser in New York City for the former president last month. Scott, the sole black Republican in the Senate, has also launched a $14 million initiative aimed at helping Trump appeal to black and other non-white working-class voters, a demographic he believes could be crucial in the upcoming November election.
The Wednesday summit will see Scott pitching Trump’s candidacy to some of the GOP’s most influential donors, including Ken Griffin, the founder of Citadel hedge fund, who invested millions in support of Trump’s primary rivals, and Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital, who financed campaigns for GOP contender Nikki Haley and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Then-GOP presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina speaks with members of the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women at an event at Saint Anselm College’s New Hampshire Institute of Politics, on May 25, 2023, in Manchester, New Hampshire. Photo Credit: Fox News
In an interview with Fox News Digital last month, Scott emphasized the economic benefits of another Trump presidency, stating, “It is in the best interest of the United States of America to have four more years of President Donald Trump. It is in the best interest of our economy to have four more years of Donald Trump.” He added, “The one thing you can discern as a top donor, a Republican, and, frankly, a strong business person is that a strong economy makes all things possible.”
Scott’s endorsement of Trump in January came after his own withdrawal from the GOP presidential race late last year. Since then, he has emerged as one of Trump’s most vocal and active surrogates, frequently praised by Trump for his efforts. “You are a much better candidate for me than you are for yourself,” Trump has quipped to Scott on several occasions, highlighting the senator’s effectiveness in supporting the campaign.
Political analysts suggest that Scott’s presence on the ticket could be strategic, potentially aiding Trump in diminishing President Biden’s lead among minority voters. Scott’s profile as a black evangelical could resonate with a broader electorate, providing a diverse appeal to Trump’s base. However, some pundits express concerns about Scott’s performance during the Republican primary debates, which they argue could pose challenges if he were to debate Vice President Kamala Harris in a general election scenario.
