Nov 1, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Tim Scott says "of course" he'd support Trump in 2024

Ivana Saric

Tim Scott. Photo: Rod Lamkey-Pool/Getty Images

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) told an audience at a South Carolina Republican conference that he'd "of course" support former President Trump if he ran again in 2024, the Post and Courier reports.

Why it matters: Scott is the only Black Republican in the Senate, and is viewed as a rising star in the GOP, with the backing of both pro-Trump Republicans as well more moderate members. He's been seen by some as a potential 2024 candidate.

The big picture: Scott denied any plans for his own presidential campaign, stating that "at this point" is not running for president, per the Post and Courier.

He said he plans to run for reelection in 2024, before adding that "we may have a surprise return candidate.”

Of note: Former RNC chairman Reince Priebus also spoke at the conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and addressed the prospect of a Trump 2024 campaign.

“I think the odds of President Trump running for president are somewhere near 100%,” Priebus said, per the Post and Courier. “I think he will be the nominee of the party.”

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