History of Tim Scott in Timeline

Tim Scott is a Republican politician and the junior United States Senator from South Carolina since 2013. He's a prominent figure, being the first African-American senator directly elected in the Southern United States, the longest-serving African-American senator, and the first African-American to serve in both the House and Senate. He also holds the distinction of being the first African-American senator to chair a full committee. Before his political career, Scott was a businessman.

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1984: Farr was the primary coordinator for ballot security program

In 1984, Thomas A. Farr was the primary coordinator of the 'ballot security' program conducted by the NCGOP and 1984 Helms for Senate Committee.

1990: Farr was involved in Jesse Helms' Senate campaigns

In 1990, Thomas A. Farr was involved in Jesse Helms' Senate campaigns, which sought to suppress black voters.

1991: Department of Justice memo regarding Farr

In 1991, a memo from the Department of Justice under the George H. W. Bush administration stated that "Farr was the primary coordinator of the 1984 'ballot security' program conducted by the NCGOP and 1984 Helms for Senate Committee.

2012: Received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests

In 2012, Tim Scott's campaign received over $540,000 in political donations from oil, gas, and coal interests.

2012: Commented on his pledge of abstinence

In 2012, Tim Scott, when asked if he was still following his pledge of abstinence until marriage, replied, "Not as well as I did then."

2014: Received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests

In 2014, Tim Scott's campaign received over $540,000 in political donations from oil, gas, and coal interests.

2016: Received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests

In 2016, Tim Scott's campaign received over $540,000 in political donations from oil, gas, and coal interests.

November 2017: Cosponsored bill to broaden federal government's ability to prevent foreign purchases of U.S. firms

In November 2017, Tim Scott cosponsored a bill aimed at strengthening the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to prevent foreign purchases of U.S. tech companies, particularly in response to efforts by China. The bill allowed for reviewing and declining smaller investments based on national security factors, such as the exposure of Americans' information or the facilitation of fraud.

2017: Signed letter urging Trump to withdraw from the Paris Agreement

In 2017, Tim Scott was one of 22 senators who signed a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.

2017: Responded to Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville

In 2017, following the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Tim Scott acknowledged the reality of racism and commented on President Trump's statements about the rally, expressing that Trump's moral authority was compromised by his remarks.

January 2018: Signed letter to Trump to preserve NAFTA

In January 2018, Tim Scott was among 36 Republican senators who signed a letter urging President Trump to maintain the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in a modernized form.

November 2018: Opposed the nomination of Thomas A. Farr for a federal judgeship

In November 2018, Tim Scott opposed the nomination of Thomas A. Farr for a federal judgeship, citing Farr's involvement in suppressing African-American voters during the 1984 and 1990 Senate campaigns of Jesse Helms. Scott expressed concerns about the Republican Party's handling of racial issues.

May 2023: Shared details about relationship with unnamed girlfriend

In May 2023, Tim Scott shared details about being in a relationship with an unnamed girlfriend.

November 2023: Publicly announced dating Mindy Noce

In November 2023, Tim Scott publicly announced he was dating Mindy Noce, an interior designer from Charleston.

January 21, 2024: Announced engagement to Mindy Noce

On January 21, 2024, Tim Scott announced his engagement to Mindy Noce.

August 3, 2024: Married Mindy Noce

On August 3, 2024, Tim Scott married Mindy Noce in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

February 2026: Criticized Trump's racist video on Truth Social

In February 2026, after Donald Trump posted a racist video on Truth Social depicting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys, Tim Scott called on Trump to delete the post, describing it as "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House".