South-Carolina
GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina to launch presidential exploratory committee
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will announce the launch of an exploratory committee for a 2024 presidential bid Wednesday, a supply acquainted with the matter confirmed.
Scott, who has been teasing a White Home bid for months, is predicted to make the announcement in Iowa, the supply mentioned.
The Submit and Courier newspaper of Charleston, South Carolina, first reported his exploratory committee plans.
If he had been to formally throw his hat within the ring, Scott could be the second GOP candidate from South Carolina within the 2024 race. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley introduced her candidacy in February.
Scott, 57, has been making stops throughout the nation on his “Religion in America” tour, fueling hypothesis that he may change into the subsequent candidate to formally problem former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.
A supply acquainted with Scott’s plans mentioned final month that he was inching nearer to a choice.
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