South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Launches National Listening Tour

Could schedule of events in key states indicate presidential ambitions?

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) walks through the U.S. Capitol before delivering the Republican response to President Biden's address to Congress in Washington on April 28, 2021. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has already conveyed plans to speak at a Lincoln Day event in Iowa, a key early state for presidential hopefuls. Now he’s gone further, outlining a national trip that appears to be aimed at building enthusiasm for a possible 2024 presidential run.

Fox News reported on Feb. 1 that Scott will begin a “Faith in America” listening tour in the coming weeks.