RED OAK, Iowa – Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst has announced that Governor Ron DeSantis will be one of her special guests at her annual Roast and Ride this Saturday, June 3rd. Ernst’s previously announced, other special guests, include Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Mike Pence, Larry Elder, Vivek Ramaswamy, Asa Hutchinson, and Perry Johnson. Proceeds from her annual Ride are donated to veterans charities. This year, she will be honoring Freedom Foundation of Cedar Rapids.

Ernst says “I’m thrilled to welcome Ron DeSantis as a special guest to Roast and Ride this year! Despite Democrats ditching Iowa, Republicans are fired up for 2024 as we host the FIRST in the nation caucus. This year’s Roast and Ride will be my biggest yet — with eight exciting special guests — making it the can’t miss event of 2023!”

Governor DeSantis said “I’m delighted to be joining Senator Ernst in Des Moines. As military veterans, Joni and I both understand the importance of supporting those who have served our nation — and I’m excited to get the chance to do just that at the annual Roast and Ride. Over the past few months, Casey and I have had the pleasure of getting to know hard-working patriots across the great state of Iowa. Florida and Iowa have led the way in the fight for our way of life — and I’m running for president to take that fight to the White House. Our mission is simple: We are building a movement to restore America.”