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How Tim Scott Embraced Trump’s Message

February 22, 2024 · 6:21 am ET · Leave a Comment

“Tim Scott spent his long-shot presidential campaign trying to persuade Republican voters to embrace a hope-filled vision for America. These days, he is often smiling next to Donald Trump as the former president rattles off his list of grievances and calls for retribution,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“The South Carolina senator is under consideration to be Trump’s running mate and has become a top surrogate, as the former president looks to lock up the GOP nomination and move to an expected general-election rematch against President Biden.”

Said Scott: “I had hoped that the country was ready for a faith in America experience where we’re more optimistic, we’re looking towards the future. What I learned on the campaign trail was people do want that, but they really want a bull in a china shop for a little while first.”

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