Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has shifted his focus to South Carolina, spending the weekend in the low country ahead of the state's primary in just over a month. Meanwhile, Governor Rhonda Sanchez has been engaged in a Q&A session with voters in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Critics of DeSantis argue that his presence in South Carolina suggests he is bypassing New Hampshire due to a perceived lack of support there. However, the campaign defends his absence, stating that he had already visited New Hampshire the previous evening and intends to return. The purpose of his current swing through South Carolina is to put pressure on former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to secure a victory in her home state. Should she fail to do so, it is implied that she should consider dropping out of the race.