More South Carolina politicians endorse Trump over Scott or Haley

Former President Donald Trump unveiled several new endorsements from South Carolina officials on Monday ahead of an afternoon speech in the state.

Thirteen additional endorsements for Trump were rolled out in the Palmetto State, including Attorney General Alan Wilson, Secretary of State Mark Hammond, and House Majority Leader Davey Hiott. The former president already enjoys the endorsements of Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC), Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Speaker Murrell Smith, and Republican Reps. Joe Wilson, William Timmons, and Russell Fry.

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Trump is supported by the top politicians in South Carolina despite one of the state’s sitting senators, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), and a former governor, Nikki Haley, also running in 2024.

The campaign also announced new endorsements from state Reps. Bill Sandifer, Val Guest Jr., Kevin Hardee, Randy Ligon, Phillip Lowe, Robby Robbins, Jay West, David Vaughan, Jay Jordan, and Cody Mitchell.

“President Trump’s legacy of judicial appointments is the strongest in my lifetime,” said Alan Wilson. “With more than 300 federal judges and three Supreme Court Justices appointed during his tenure, our country will see originalist, Constitutionalist rulings for decades to come.”

“His policies on the Southern border, as well as his strong foreign policy positions during these dangerous times will help keep America safe for future generations. He has my wholehearted endorsement,” he continued.

“Joe Biden has been a disaster, and we recognize Republicans must support a strong and proven leader who will reverse our nation’s decline,” Hiott said. “President Trump is dominating South Carolina’s First in the South Primary and his nomination will be the first and best step to evicting Joe Biden from the White House. We are proud to join many of South Carolina’s officials in endorsing Donald J. Trump as the next President of the United States.”

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The former president is speaking in Summerville, South Carolina, to a sold-out crowd at Sportsman Boats. Supporters began lining up hours in advance of his remarks.

According to the latest South Carolina poll from Fox Business, Trump’s lead hasn’t been deterred by Haley or Scott’s presence in the race. According to the poll, 46% prefer Trump to be the Republican nominee, with Haley in second place posting 18%. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who has consistently been in second place to Trump, fell behind with 10%, just one point ahead of Scott at 9%.