South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speaks to the media following the third Republican presidential primary debate.
Photo: Giorgio Viera/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesSen. Tim Scott of South Carolina had hoped his personal story and positive message would be enough to elevate his Republican presidential campaign, but he was unable to catch momentum in a crowded field dominated by former President Donald Trump.
On Sunday evening, he withdrew from the race, acknowledging that his strategy wasn’t working.
The 58-year-old senator, who had been the only remaining Black candidate in the GOP primary race, made his announcement Sunday on Fox News Channel during an interview with his close friend former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R., S.C.), who was hosting.
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