In recent weeks, according to The Washington Post, Trump advisers have reportedly “overlaid” South Carolina Republican officials with “begging” calls to rally approval and attendees. South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick is not expected to attend Saturday’s event as he attends California Republican National Committee meetings. “I think there are a lot of conservatives in South Carolina who are taking a wait and see approach,” he said. “People like Ron DeSantis – Ron DeSantis needs to start making his way to South Carolina because the one year job interview starts now,” he said. Trump kicks off presidential campaign in New Hampshire, South Carolina originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 28, 2023 14:08 UTC