I am suspending my campaign," Scott said during an interview on Fox News' "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy."
Details of Scott's relationship with Noce surfaced after he faced criticism over being unmarried — with some insinuating he is gay.
AdvertisementAdvertisement"It's like a different form of discrimination or bias," the 2024 GOP presidential candidate told The Washington Post .
Scott's campaign began with $22 million before his announcement and received substantial backing from Larry Ellison, the cofounder of Oracle Corporation.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA spokesperson for Scott's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider.
Persons:
Tim Scott, —, Scott, Trey Gowdy, Mindy Noce, Axios, Larry Ellison
Organizations:
Service, GOP, Republican, Fox News, Washington Post, South, Oracle Corporation, senator's, Opportunity Matters
Locations:
South Carolina, America, Iowa