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Sen. Rick Scott To Address Republican National Convention Tuesday

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., speaks at a press conference on appropriations with members of the House Freedom Caucus and conservative senators on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Washington. A s

Florida Senator Rick Scott is set to speak at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the planning. This speaking opportunity comes as Scott aims to garner support from the party faithful in his bid to potentially succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell as the Republican leader in the Senate in the upcoming Congress.

While Scott is scheduled to address the convention, his competitors for the Senate leadership role, Senate Minority Whip John Thune of South Dakota and Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, are not currently slated to speak at the event.

Competitors Thune and Cornyn not scheduled to speak at the event.
Scott aims to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader.
Scott endorsed Trump during the presidential primary over Ron DeSantis.

Known for his close alliance with former President Donald Trump, Scott endorsed Trump during the presidential primary over his home state governor, Ron DeSantis. Scott has emphasized his commitment to being a 'change agent,' drawing on his experience in business turnarounds and his tenure as Florida's governor.

In a statement made in May, Scott expressed his intention to bring about change in the Senate and work towards advancing Trump's conservative agenda. He highlighted his goal of transforming the Senate to support Trump's initiatives.

Scott's address at the convention is scheduled for the second night, which has been themed 'Make America Safe Once Again.' This platform provides Scott with an opportunity to articulate his vision and priorities to the Republican audience.

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