Fox Host Kilmeade Presses Sen. Scott on Relationship Status Amid GOP Donor Concerns Over His Bachelorhood

Brian Kilmeade interviewed Tim Scott about his relationship status amid concerns from GOP donors about him being unmarried.
Kilmeade pressed Scott about meeting his girlfriend after already meeting his mom.
Scott said he has a wonderful Christian girlfriend but wanted to focus the conversation on his policies.
The line of questioning relates to an Axios report that donors are seeking an alternative to Trump and DeSantis.
Scott said marital status shouldn't determine whether someone can be a good president.

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