Tim Scott’s response to question about acceptance of election results is concerning

senator Tim ScottHis answer to a question about whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election no matter which party wins raised eyebrows on social media on Sunday.

former president donald trumpestimated republican party The 2024 presidential candidate has repeatedly said the 2020 election was stolen from him through widespread voter fraud, even though these claims have not been proven by substantial evidence. President Trump said in an interview with a newspaper Wednesday. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel He said he believes he won Wisconsin in 2020. there is no evidence of this.president joe biden He won the state by more than 20,000 votes.

Mr. Scott is a Republican from South Carolina. Has been floated as President Trump’s running mateIn an interview, he was asked about President Trump’s claims of election fraud. NBC news’ meet the press on Sunday morning.host Kristen Welker We specifically asked whether they would commit to accepting the 2024 election results no matter which party wins.

Notably, Scott voted to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election and has previously stated that he does not believe the election was stolen.

“The bottom line is, do you commit to accepting the results of the 2024 election?” Welker asked senators.

“At the end of the day, the 47th president of the United States is going to be President Donald Trump. We’re excited to get back to lower inflation and lower unemployment,” Scott said.

Welker then interjected and asked if he would accept the outcome “no matter who wins.”

“That’s my statement,” Scott said.

“I have not heard that you are committed to the outcome of the election,” Welker said, asking for a “yes or no answer.”

“This is why so many Americans believe that NBC is an extension of television programming. Democratic Party. After all, I said what I wanted to say. My fellow Americans, I know that your voice will be heard. And I believe that President Trump will be the next president. It’s that simple,” he said.

newsweek has reached out to Scott’s office via email for comment.

The senator’s comments previously came under fire regarding X. twitter.

“The fact that Tim Scott refuses to say he will abide by the law and not try to overturn the results of a free and fair election will frighten anyone listening. This is how democracy ends. ” said the government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics. Written by Washington (CREW).

“Mr. Scott’s statement is that he will only accept the results if Mr. Trump is declared the winner,” journalist Brian Stelter posted.

“Look at what Trump is demanding to be a MAGA vice presidential candidate. Tim Scott knows there was no evidence of fraud or corruption that would change the outcome of the 2020 election.” Yet he is destroying his reputation and credibility by refusing to say whether he will accept the results of the 2024 election. “MAGA is nothing but a lie,” said talk show host and legal analyst. Barry Markson wrote.

Author Melissa Pelletier commented, “This is a direct result of Trump and his co-conspirators in Congress’ inaction on January 6th. Directly.”