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South Carolina GOP Sen. Tim Scott delivered an interesting response when asked about the 2024 presidential election and where he might fit into the equation.
During an interview on Fox News, Scott spoke about rumors of Donald Trump running for president again, saying the 45th president is “still the most powerful voice in politics.”
Bartiromo asked Scott if the Republican Party is united, given Trump’s recent criticism of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
“President Trump’s position in our party is powerful. And I think he’s still the most powerful voice in politics, without any question. I enjoy a healthy relationship with the president, and I am thankful for that,” Scott said.
“The truth is that we should spend our time creating the contrast between 2016 to 2020, when President Trump led us to the most inclusive economy in the history of America, seven million jobs created, two-thirds going to African-Americans, Hispanics, and to women,” he added.
“What we know for sure, Maria is that the road to socialism runs right through a divided Republican Party. And while we may have some fractures and even some fissures, the truth is, putting America first means uniting the Republican Party,” Scott proclaimed.
“Let’s have these conversations, debates, and fights after we win back the majorities and prove to the American people that we can lead and lead them to what I consider the promised land or the American dream,” he asserted.
“Senator, you said that President Trump is still the power in the party. Does that mean you would be willing to join his ticket? Are you going to run in 2024? Or would you be open to a vice-presidential role in a Trump ticket?” Bartiromo asked.
“Well, I think everybody wants to be on President Trump’s bandwagon, though, without any question,” Scott enthusiastically replied.
“One of the things I have said to the president is that he gets to decide the future of our party and our country because he is still the loudest voice,” he remarked.
“What I hope happens is that we rally around the principles that lead to our greatest success. I am not looking for a seat on a ticket at this point. I am, however, looking to be reelected in South Carolina. So, my hope is that you win next Friday’s football game before thinking about any other one. So that’s my primary responsibility,” Scott concluded putting any vice-presidential aspirations at arms’ length for now.
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Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz hinted last month that he would jump in the 2024 presidential race, but likely only if Donald Trump decided not to run.
While speaking with NBC News for a profile that came out about his presidential ambitions, Cruz admitted he’s long aspired to become the president, but made it clear he wouldn’t run against Trump if the former president.
“The race in ’24 will very much hinge on whatever President Trump decides to do,” Cruz said. “President Trump is going to make his decision whether or not he runs, or nobody else is going to make that decision for him. And I expect that everyone else will react accordingly when he does make that decision.”
“I don’t think he would run against Trump,” a person close to Cruz said. “I don’t know that Trump’s going to run. But if Trump doesn’t run, I’m quite certain he will run.”
