Tim Scott is a momma’s boy at heart. In many of his speeches and interviews, he credits his mom for the man he is today, especially because the two had to go through difficult times together. Even in his announcement speech for the 2024 presidential election, Scott made sure to shout-out his mom, per CBS. He shared, “My mom’s work ethic taught me there is dignity in all work. It’s why I know if you are able-bodied, you work! Period. My momma said we could be victims or victors — and she chose victorious.”
As Scott has been thrust into the limelight with his presidential candidacy, many have wondered why the South Carolina senator has never been married. Well, it turns out it’s because of his mom and his tough upbringing. In 2020, he shared with Politico, “As a poor kid growing up, the most important thing for me to do was take care of my mom. And until I had that accomplished, starting a new family was just not an option for me.”
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Of course, as Scott became more successful and was able to care for his mother, he considered marriage, but it never seemed like the right time. In his 40s, the political figure thought about popping the question to his girlfriend at the time, but a position in Congress had opened up and marriage no longer seemed like a good fit for him, per Politico.
