U.S. Senate Photographic Studio-Renee Bouchard
US Senator Tim Scott revealed his withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race, acknowledging the clear message from voters of "not now." The South Carolina lawmaker, vying to become the first Black Republican president, faced challenges in gaining traction within the crowded field.
Polling in sixth place among Republican primary candidates, Scott's campaign struggled, with only 2.5 percent of the vote, according to recent major opinion polls. Speaking on Fox News' "Sunday Night in America," the 58-year-old stated, "I am suspending my campaign," attributing the decision to the remarkable voters signaling that now is not the time for his candidacy.
Despite underlining his Christian faith and conservative values during the campaign, Scott decided against endorsing any remaining contenders and ruled out the possibility of becoming a running mate. The withdrawal comes amid the dominance of former president Donald Trump, leading the field with 58.5 percent of the vote. Scott encourages voters to thoroughly evaluate each candidate for the future of the country
