Levin is the host of the weekend program Life, Liberty & Levin. He has repeatedly spoken at Republican fundraisers and stated that Fox’s supposed policy against campaign events does not apply to him. (The cantankerous Fox News host has angrily criticized Media Matters for reporting on his Republican campaigning.) Levin’s speaking role, which appears to be alongside DeSantis, is in addition to his moderation of two congressional primary debates during that event.

Boothe is a strong supporter of DeSantis. She has said that “DeSantis is the future of the Republican Party” and tweeted on the morning of January 6, 2021: “DeSantis/Noem 2024.” On July 11, she wrote: “So excited to be a speaker at the @FloridaGOP’s Sunshine Summit with my Governor @RonDeSantisFL. I will be co-hosting the event alongside my friend @RubinReport. I love being a Floridian! Go to sunshinesummit.org to get your tickets today!” Politico recently reported that she attended a DeSantis-organized event that featured prominent Republican politicians and other “conservative media influencers.”

Fox News has had a cozy relationship with the Florida governor, who is a frequent presence on the network. During the 2018 election cycle, Fox News host Sean Hannity spoke at three events for DeSantis and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).