Sen. Tim Scott announces Republican presidential candidacy.

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has officially declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election. Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican, has scheduled a formal announcement on Monday at his alma mater, Charleston Southern University. His candidacy will test whether a more optimistic vision of America’s future can resonate with GOP voters who have elevated partisan brawlers in recent years. Scott tries to focus on hopeful themes and avoid divisive language to distinguish himself from the grievance-based politics favored by those leading the GOP field, such as former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.