Sen. Tim Scott formally announces 2024 presidential bid

N. CHARLESTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Senator Tim Scott held a campaign event in North Charleston on Monday to officially announce he is running for president.

Scott spoke at 11 a.m. at his alma mater, Charleston Southern University. During his speech, he promised supporters tax reform, education changes, stricter border control and more military funding.

“When I am president, our service members will have every tool they need, and our veterans will have every resource they deserve,” Scott said.”

On Friday, Scott filed paperwork declaring that he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination for the 2024 election.

He will face a crowded field of GOP hopefuls including former President Donald Trump, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Author Vivek Ramaswamy, radio host Larry Elder, pastor Ryan Binkley and businessman Perry Johnson have also declared their candidacy.

The Democratic National Committee issued a statement on Monday saying the senator has an “extreme record” supporting former Pres. Trump’s agenda.

“There’s no question that special interests are celebrating as Tim Scott throws his hat into the 2024 race for the MAGA base,” DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said.

As a Black Republican, Scott called himself the “candidate the far left fears most” because he “disrupts their narrative.”

“This is the freest and fairest land, where you and I can go as high as our character, our grit, and our talent will take us,” Scott said. “I bear witness to that. I testify to that.”

After his formal announcement event, Scott is expected to spend Tuesday with donors in Charleston before hitting the campaign trail in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Stay with FOX Carolina for updates on this developing story.

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