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Rick Scott Gains Momentum for Senate Majority Leader with Elon Musk's Backing, Vows to Advance Trump's Agenda

Nov 10, 2024, 08:01 PM

Senator Rick Scott of Florida has gained significant endorsements in his bid to become the next Senate Majority Leader. High-profile figures, including Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, Dan Bongino, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Charlie Kirk, have publicly supported Scott's candidacy. Conservative senators such as Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Ron Johnson, Bill Hagerty, and Tommy Tuberville have also endorsed him. The Club for Growth, an influential conservative nonprofit, has thrown its support behind Scott. He is positioning himself as a leader who will advance President Donald Trump's agenda in the Senate. Scott has pledged to fast-track Trump's nominees and policies, stating he will 'do whatever it takes' to implement Trump's agenda and 'ram through Trump nominees as soon as possible and codify his agenda.' 'We've got to change direction in this country... They want the Trump agenda,' Scott said. The endorsements reflect a growing momentum for Scott among conservative lawmakers and influencers who advocate for an 'America First' Congress aligned with Trump's priorities.