Coverage dated May 21, 2023

Trump took a swipe at Ron DeSantis as he welcomed Tim Scott to the 2024 presidential race, calling the South Carolina senator a 'big step up' from the Florida governor

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Trump had kind words for Sen. Tim Scott, but not Gov. Ron DeSantis, whom he said would be "totally unelectable" in the presidential election.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Donald Trump Welcomes Tim Scott to Crowded GOP Primary: 'Good Luck' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Former President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) to the crowded Republican primary field by wishing his longtime Senate ally "good luck."

  2. Forbes

    Trump Wishes Sen. Tim Scott ‘Good Luck’ In GOP Presidential Race: ‘Big Step Up’ From DeSantis (opens Forbes)

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    Trump’s supposed warm welcome came with a big swipe at “Ron DeSanctimonious, who is totally unelectable.”

  3. The Daily Caller

    Donald Trump Reacts To Tim Scott Joining Presidential Race (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Former President Donald Trump wished South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott "good luck" on Monday after he announced he was running for president in 2024.

  4. Insider

    Trump took a swipe at Ron DeSantis as he welcomed Tim Scott to the 2024 presidential race, calling the South Carolina senator a 'big step up' from the Florida governor (opens Insider)

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    Trump had kind words for Sen. Tim Scott, but not Gov. Ron DeSantis, whom he said would be "totally unelectable" in the presidential election.

  5. Politico

    Trump wishes Scott 'good luck' with presidential campaign (opens Politico)

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    The former president also took another swipe at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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