US Senator Tim Scott Withdraws from Presidential Race

On Sunday, US Senator Tim Scott announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, citing a clear message from voters that it’s not the right time for his candidacy. The South Carolina lawmaker, vying to become the first Black Republican president, faced challenges standing out in the crowded field of his party.

Despite emphasizing his Christian faith and conservative upbringing during the campaign, Scott found himself polling in sixth place among Republican primary candidates with only 2.5 percent of the vote. In a statement to “Sunday Night in America” on Fox News, the 58-year-old stated, “I am suspending my campaign. I think the voters, who are the most remarkable people on the planet, have been really clear that they’re telling me: ‘Not now, Tim.'”

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Scott officially entered the Republican nomination race in May, focusing on key states to build early momentum. He participated in the third televised Republican debate last Wednesday, where issues such as Ukraine, China, abortion, and the party’s future were discussed.

Former president Donald Trump, leading with 58.5 percent of the vote, was noticeably absent from the debate. Scott, expressing no interest in the vice-presidential role, refrained from endorsing any remaining candidates. Instead, he urged voters to thoroughly assess each candidate’s past and make decisions for the future of the country, emphasizing that his role would be to avoid influencing their endorsement choices.