US Republican Senator Tim Scott pulls out of presidential campaign

Tim Scott has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, saying he believes the time is just not right. 

The US Republican Senator from South Carolina had hoped to become the first African American to secure the Republican nomination. 

He told Fox News “I think the voters, who are the most remarkable people on the planet, have been really clear that they’re telling me: ‘Not now Tim’.”

Scott was initially very well funded in his presidential bid, but it’s failed to translate in the opinion polls. 

He has not yet endorsed any of the remaining candidates and has ruled out running for vice-president. 

Donald Trump remains the Republican lead in the opinion polls – by a mile. 

Scott’s decision came just two months before the presidential primary season kicks off in Iowa.