Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the suspension of his presidential campaign last night on the Fox News show Sunday Night in America hosted by Trey Gowdy. Scott stated, “But when I go back to Iowa, it will not be as a presidential candidate. I am suspending my campaign.” The announcement was a surprise to Scott campaign staff, who had sent an email requesting donations to supporters shortly before Scott appeared on the Fox show.
Many of the remaining presidential candidates made positive comments on X in support of Scott:
Tim Scott strikes me as a good dude. I gave @SenatorTimScott a congratulatory 👊 on stage when the other South Carolinian shamelessly copied *exactly* what he said. Wishing Tim all the best back in the U.S. Senate. I’m hopeful we can convince him that more Ukraine aid is an awful idea for America…looked like he was slowly coming around last week, I was glad to see it.
Tim Scott is a strong conservative with bold ideas about how to get our country back on track. I respect his courage to run this campaign and thank him for his service to America and the U.S. Senate.
Tim Scott is my friend. He was before, during and now after this race for President had concluded for him. @votetimscott is a man of integrity and honesty. Our country is better for his service in the United States Senate.
Tim Scott is a good man of faith and an inspiration to so many. The Republican primary was made better by his participation in it. South Carolina is blessed to continue to have him as our senator.
Scott was reelected to the Senate in 2022. He said he plans on staying in the Senate through the end of his term in 2028, and stated he is not interested in a vice-presidential nomination and has no plans to endorse a candidate at this time.
