Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has responded to criticism from the hosts of “The View,” accusing them of “attacking” him for being the only Black Republican senator. In a video posted on social media platform X, Scott stated, “I’m never surprised when the ladies at ‘The View’ go at it again. They’re attacking me for being the only Black Republican in the Senate.”
Scott claimed that the women on the talk show have consistently helped defeat Black Republicans running for Senate, saying, “Time and time again, they’ve helped defeat Black Republicans who are running for Senate.”
He responded to comments by co-host Sunny Hostin, who suggested that Scott’s selection as former President Trump’s vice president would not help him gain Black voters in the upcoming election.
Sen. Tim Scott (Credits: CNN)
Hostin stated, “If anyone thinks that Tim Scott is going to bring over a bunch of Black men, they really need to just get with it, because Tim Scott is the only African American senator in the Republican Party for a reason.”
Former Trump administration aide Alyssa Farah Griffin, also a co-host, pointed out that Democrats have only had a few more Black lawmakers in the Senate than Republicans. Hostin countered that Democrats recently had Black lawmakers in all of the top publicly elected offices in the country.
Scott argued that the co-hosts were afraid of the growing Black GOP base, stating, “Four out of 10 Black men wanting to vote for the Republican Party, doubling the number of Black women interested in voting for the Republican Party.
Tim Scott (Credits: ASEAN Now)
What they’re afraid of is the monopoly is over.” He continued, “The Republican Party, the GOP, on the move in my community. God Bless America.” Scott’s response highlights the ongoing debate about the representation of Black Americans in politics and the perceived monopoly of the Democratic Party on Black voters.
His comments suggest that the Republican Party is gaining traction among Black Americans, which could potentially disrupt the political status quo. The exchange between Scott and “The View” hosts underscores the ongoing tensions and divisions within American politics.
