Tim Scott commits to protect GOP Senate incumbents from 2026 primaries

• "So we want to make sure that the president and I are on the same page on these issues," he said.
• Scott said he aims to boost the Senate's 53-seat majority to 55 next year and welcomes any financial resources from Elon Musk to make that happen.

Zoom in: Scott's comments on incumbents could provide some assurance for Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who has a primary challenger. He is one of three remaining GOP senators who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.

• When asked again to clarify that the NRSC will protect Cassidy in particular, Scott said, "We're going to play in all of the races — all of our primaries."
• The other Republican senators to watch for primary challenges are Sens. Thom Tillis (N.C.) and John Cornyn (Texas).

Between the lines: Scott had dinner with former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Monday night and said he has expressed more interest but isn't locked in for the state's upcoming Senate race.

• Scott expects a decision from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp within 60 days, and said while they have been talking to three candidates who are already in elected office as backup, "if [Kemp] runs, he wins."