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On the recordJuly 16, 2026
The president's enthusiasm around Russell Fry probably is no surprise to anybody, but I have not seen and heard of an endorsement yet coming out of the White House.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina
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Commenting on Trump's potential endorsement in the Senate race.

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