"The Rise of Tim Scott in the Republican Party"

Sen. Tim Scott, who recently launched his 2024 presidential bid, stated in an interview that he would not try to overturn an election he lost, distinguishing himself from former President Donald Trump. He also drew contrasts with Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the war in Ukraine and in his personal demeanor and ability as a political messenger. Scott called the U.S. role in Ukraine "essential" and said he would not get into specifics of his plan to hit the Mexican drug cartels on their soil. He also called for the U.S. to "sever" the relationship between TikTok and its Chinese owners.