South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Scott announced he was suspending his 2024 campaign in an appearance on Fox News Sunday night.
“I think the voters, who are the most remarkable people on the planet, have been really clear that they’re telling me, ‘Not now, Tim,'” Scott said on “Sunday Night in America” with Trey Gowdy.
The announcement reportedly took some of his staff by surprise. Two people close to the campaign said they were not given advance notice.
Despite strong donor participation, Scott failed to move up in the polls.
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“I love America more today than I did on May 22. But when I go back to Iowa, it will not be as a presidential candidate. I am suspending my campaign,” he said.
The South Carolina senator emphasized on Sunday night’s program that he will not be endorsing another candidate in the Republican presidential race.
“The voters are really smart,” Scott said. “The best way for me to be helpful is to not weigh in on who they should
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