Tim Scott Ends Presidential Bid

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, has suspended his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination after struggling to gain traction in the polls. Scott's message of upliftment and his focus on his personal success story did not resonate with today's Republican Party, which has shown a preference for Donald Trump's combative rhetoric. Scott did not endorse any other candidate and declined the suggestion of being a vice-presidential candidate. With two months until the first nominating contest in Iowa, Trump holds a wide lead, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley. Scott's departure highlights the difficulty of gaining traction in a race dominated by Trump.