Tim Scott, prominent Black conservative, is one step closer to joining other Republicans in challenging Trump for the 2024 nomination

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:30

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina participates in his ceremonial swearing-in by Vice President Kamala Harris, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, January 3, 2023. — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.
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Tim Scott has launched an exploratory committee to run for president.
He's one of the most prominent Black Republicans in the US and a prolific fundraiser.
Scott worked with Trump on policy, but also called him out.

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced Wednesday that he's getting even closer to entering the 2024 Republican presidential primary by launching an exploratory committee.

Scott is one of the most well-known Black leaders in the GOP nationally and chose to launch his committee on the anniversary date that began the Civil War.