"DeSantis to Headline South Carolina Republicans' Biggest Annual BBQ Bash"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to headline the Faith & Freedom BBQ in South Carolina, the state's largest annual gathering of Republicans, on August 28. This event provides DeSantis with an opportunity to appeal to party activists and make his case as a potential GOP presidential nominee. The barbecue has historically attracted White House contenders, and DeSantis will join a list of previous speakers that includes Mike Pompeo, Kristi Noem, Mike Pence, Ted Cruz, Joni Ernst, Marco Rubio, and Nikki Haley. The event comes shortly after the first 2024 Republican primary debate and follows Donald Trump's keynote address at another South Carolina fundraiser.