Elon Musk Endorses Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader as Support Grows

Nov 11, 2024, 10:20 AM

Florida Senator Rick Scott is gaining significant momentum in his bid to become the Senate Majority Leader, following endorsements from high-profile figures including Elon Musk, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Ron Johnson, and Senator Tommy Tuberville. Polling odds on platforms like Polymarket show Scott's chances have surged to 74%, surpassing his rivals Senators John Thune and John Cornyn. Scott, a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, has pledged to advance Trump's agenda, stating, 'We've got to change the way the Senate is run to get Trump's agenda done.' He has committed to fast-tracking Trump's nominees and implementing his policies, including confirming Marco Rubio, who is rumored to be Trump's pick for Secretary of State. Conservative organizations such as the Club for Growth and CPAC have also endorsed Scott. The leadership vote is expected to be held on November 13, with Scott expressing optimism about his chances and seeking Trump's public endorsement to solidify his position.