Tim Scott Breaks With Trump in Backing Susan Collins After Obama Ape Video
Summary
Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina has shown support for Susan Collins, a fellow Republican Senator from Maine, in her campaign to stay in the Senate. This comes after President Trump criticized Collins and following a controversial video posted on Trump's social media account depicting the Obamas negatively. Scott publicly condemned the video and expressed disappointment.Key Facts
- Senator Tim Scott supports Republican Senator Susan Collins in her reelection bid.
- President Trump has criticized Collins's previous voting record.
- A video posted on Trump's social media depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
- Tim Scott called the video "the most racist thing" he has seen from the White House.
- Collins announced her reelection campaign for 2026.
- Trump did not apologize for the video when questioned by reporters.
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