South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced the launch of a presidential exploratory committee, laying the foundation for an eventual run against Donald Trump for the White House in 2024.
, the only Black Republican in the Senate, attacked the “radical left” in a video announcing the fundraising vehicle, which will help him to step up his campaigning efforts before formally declaring a presidential bid.
and others on the left “have chosen a culture of grievance over greatness.” “They’re promoting victimhood instead of personal responsibility, and they’re indoctrinating our children to believe we live in an evil country,” Scott said. “And all too often, when they get called out for their failures, they weaponize race to divide us.”
“I will never back down in defense of the conservative values that make America exceptional,” Scott captioned the video, which drew on his experience of being raised by a single mom. “That’s why I’m announcing my exploratory committee for president of the United States.”on Wednesday morning to discuss his motivations. “I have found that people are starving for hope, they’re starving for an optimistic, positive message that is anchored in conservative values,” he said.
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