Tim Scott says next Senate leader needs to work ‘hand in glove’ with Trump

Sen. Tim Scott (R.C.) said Sunday that the next Republican Senate leader needs to be able to “work closely” with former President Trump.

FOX News’ Maria Bartiromo asked Scott on “Sunday Morning Futures” who he expects to be the next Senate Republican leader. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced last month that he would step down from his leadership position next November.

“I want someone to lead the Senate who is willing and able to work with President Trump. A Senate that understands that putting America first means working with President Trump. We need a majority,” Scott said.

Mr. Scott became the chief surrogate for the former president, who dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination last year. Scott endorsed Trump amid speculation over whether he would be his running mate.

“Our priorities should start with closing our southern border. We should continue with the next wave of tax cuts that will put money back into the American people, and then ensure law and order on our streets.” “It’s not the person, John or John. It’s the concept that President Trump will lead our country into a brighter future,” Scott said.

“And we need a new majority leader who wants to work with Donald Trump,” he added.

Senate Republicans are divided over how strongly they should support President Trump, as some members throw themselves into the ring to become the next Republican leader. Sens. John Thune (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have already announced their intention to run, and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is the next Senate Republican. He said he had secured enough votes to become the whip in 2025.

Updated at 3:30 p.m.