[8] In June 2021, Scott received media attention for asking Russian President Vladimir Putin: "The list of your political opponents who are dead, imprisoned or jailed is long ... what are you so afraid of?

[11] On July 13, 2024, Scott was reporting at the campaign rally event, where the attempted assassination on Donald Trump occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Scott began her interview by repeating Trump's past statements about Black and other women of color leaders, his support of January 6 rioters, and his criticism towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

[14] Entertainment Weekly went on to report that a source at the event confirmed that the start time was actually delayed because Trump was demanding that the NABJ not do a live fact-check of his answers.

[15] The interview received significant media attention regarding Trump's remarks towards Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris.