GOP Sen. Tim Scott Blasts Steve King: His Comments ‘Should Be Ridiculed at Every Turn Possible’

‘When people with opinions similar to King’s open their mouths, they damage not only the Republican Party and the conservative brand but also our nation as a whole’

EXCERPT:

CAVUTO: "When he says things like white nationalist, Western civilization, how did that language become offensive? And he's obviously of the opinion that it's not. Sounds pretty racist, doesn’t it?"

SCOTT: "There’s no doubt it’s polarizing and insensitive. The fact of the matter is, I appreciate the fact that we live in a western civilization that has led to the redefinition of poverty because of the free market tools that we have deployed on poverty in this country. The fact of the matter there’s a lot to celebrate about the success that we have achieved as a nation. The American ideal has transformed poverty globally. I want to focus on my efforts that are challenged — "

(h/t Mediaite)

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