Senator Tim Scott to Launch Exploratory Committee for 2024 Presidential Bid

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to announce the launch of an exploratory committee for a 2024 presidential bid on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The announcement is expected to be made in Iowa, the source said. Scott has been making stops across the country on his “Faith in America” tour, fueling speculation that he could become the next candidate to formally challenge former President Donald Trump.

The Post and Courier newspaper of Charleston, South Carolina, first reported his exploratory committee plans. If he were to officially throw his hat in the ring, Scott would be the second GOP candidate from South Carolina in the 2024 race.

Scott, 57, has been testing the waters for months, and sent an email to his supporters on Tuesday night teasing a Wednesday morning announcement on Fox. He is the only Black Republican in the Senate.

The exploratory committee launch is the latest development in the 2024 presidential race. With Scott’s announcement, the field of potential candidates continues to grow, and the race is sure to be an interesting one. It remains to be seen if Scott will officially enter the race, and how his candidacy would be received by the Republican Party.