Trump endorses Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina

"It is my great honor to give Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina my Complete and Total Endorsement," the nation's 45th president said in a statement.
President Trump and Sen. Tim Scott in 2018

Former President Trump has endorsed Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.

"It is my great honor to give Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina my Complete and Total Endorsement," the nation's 45th president said in a statement. "He is both an outstanding Senator and person who works tirelessly for the people of his great state, and the USA. Strong on the Military, Law Enforcement, loves our Vets, protects our Second Amendment and our Borders. Tim will continue to do an OUTSTANDING job for our country!"

Scott, who is the sole black GOP senator, will be up for reelection in 2022.