Overview

• Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott has exited the 2024 race, leading to a scramble among remaining candidates to win over his supporters.
• The race is now seen as primarily between Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley, with Trump as the clear favorite.
• Scott's exit is seen as a welcome development for those opposing Trump, hoping that a smaller field will prevent a repeat of 2016 when divided opposition helped Trump secure the nomination.
• Despite Scott's exit, it remains unclear whether any alternative to Trump can consolidate enough support to seriously challenge him.
• Scott's decision to quit the race was a surprise to most of his staff, and he has not indicated who he will endorse in the Republican primary.