Trump Mocks Rand Paul's Absence from Rose Garden Lunch

Rose Garden Luncheon

• 🍽️ President Trump hosted a luncheon in the Rose Garden, noting the strong attendance from the Senate Republican Conference.
• 🗣️ He humorously pointed out the absence of one specific senator, Rand Paul, who he described as an "automatic no" on everything.

Tim Scott's Role as Surrogate

• 🚀 Trump recounted how Tim Scott became one of his most effective surrogates after exiting the presidential race.
• 🎤 Scott's performance on the debate stage, initially not meeting Trump's expectations, transformed into a powerful endorsement when he began campaigning for Trump.
• 💡 Scott explained his effectiveness by stating he prefers selling someone he believes in over selling himself.

Senate Republican Conference

• ✅ Trump expressed gratitude to the Senate Republican Conference for their work on confirmations.
• 👏 He praised their tremendous efforts, acknowledging their significant contributions.