Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) has become an ardent supporter of Donald Trump since declining his 2024 presidential bid in the fall, and has become a vocal supporter of Donald Trump’s 45th president. Sources have revealed that he is targeting the possibility of being selected as second-in-command. both men told the Post.
The 58-year-old senator has been a constant, almost relentless campaigner since Scott suspended his campaign in November, two months before the first nominating vote, and endorsed Trump after the Iowa caucuses. It has become a presence.
“It’s clear that Tim Scott is doing everything he can to build a relationship with Donald Trump in order to be elected vice president,” said a source close to the Trump campaign.
“He’s obviously one of the people being considered.”
In February, Scott Recognized by the Wall Street Journal He said he felt more at ease campaigning for the 77-year-old Trump as president than he would for the same office himself, saying, “It freed me from the internal struggle of how to promote myself without boasting.” “It was done,” he said.
A month earlier, after Mr. Trump won the New Hampshire primary, the former president told supporters that Mr. Scott had called on former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who appointed Mr. Scott to the Senate in 2012. “I’m sure he hates her with all his heart,” he said.
The always friendly Scott leaned into the microphone and told Trump, “I just love you.”
“Tim did a great job of raising his profile throughout the primaries while avoiding criticism of President Trump,” a former Scott staffer explained. “I think Tim Scott will take another leap forward in this session of The Apprentice.”
Trump himself is vague about his stakes, responding positively to names thrown his way but refusing to exclude anyone.
In February, Fox News host Laura Ingraham asked President Trump about Scott, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Byron Donald (R-Fla.) and Bio. Technology entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem asked if they would participate. His list of vice presidential candidates.
“They are,” Trump acknowledged.
Since then, the former president has eliminated Mr. Ramaswamy’s candidacy, while Mr. DeSantis himself removed himself from the race the day after Mr. Trump appeared on Fox, leaving Mr. Scott as the likely candidate.
“Senators have a unique role within the Republican Party, and I think the former president appreciates that,” said a former supporter of Scott’s run as the only Black Republican senator. He talks about his position.
“I think he’s evaluating how he conducted himself on the national stage when he ran for president,” the source added. “And I think the message he’s put forward is clearly different than the president’s, and there’s probably an effort to bring some balance to the ticket.”
People close to Trump’s campaign say the 45th president is looking for someone who will be loyal, support his policies and increase his chances, but won’t compete for the spotlight, as rumors swirl. He repeatedly stated that he was there. Mr. Scott’s campaign platform deviates little from Mr. Trump’s policies.
The former president himself said he was looking for someone to replace him if something were to happen to him.
“Who must do that? [be] He can be a good president. So you always have to think that civil emergencies are going to happen, right?” he said on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” in February. “Things happen no matter who you are. It has to be number one.”
“I want the vice president to be someone who is valuable to the candidate,” said a former Scott supporter. “Adding value is bringing something to the table that you might not have. And I think that’s something that Donald Trump has done a pretty good job of in American politics.” There are things he does well, and there are things he knows he can do that will help him do his job better or appeal to more voters.
“I think [Scott has] It was pretty clear he would do that — he’s interested in being a defender of Donald Trump, and he certainly hasn’t turned down the idea of being a potential vice presidential candidate,” the source said. continued.
“He seems like a very natural fit for the vice president slot.”
Those close to Trump maintain that the decision ultimately rests with the former president alone, and there is no set deadline for his announcement.
“Tim Scott would be a great vice presidential candidate. He is liked by many people, including President Trump,” a source involved in Trump’s reelection campaign told the Post.
“However, all statements about vice presidential candidates at this point other than Donald John Trump are mere speculation. There are approximately 12 candidates, and President Trump will announce who he chooses at a time and manner of his choosing. right.”
