"DeSantis Faces Rivals' Knives in High-Stakes Debate"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing increased competition from other candidates in the upcoming GOP primary debate, as his numbers slip in some polls. With former President Trump likely to skip the debate, DeSantis is the frontrunner on the stage and will have to fend off attacks from other candidates. A memo from a pro-DeSantis super PAC suggests targeting businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and defending Trump against attacks from former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. The fight for second place is crucial in case Trump doesn't end up on the ballot due to his legal troubles. DeSantis's campaign maintains that the primary is still a two-person race, but strategists believe the rest of the field poses a threat.