SC GOP picks speaker for annual Silver Elephant gala. Here’s who it is
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican who flipped that state red in 2021 and has been as seen a potential presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Silver Elephant Gala.
“His bold, conservative leadership in Virginia has inspired Republicans across the country,” SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick said in a statement. He’s shown that strong principles and smart policy win elections — and more importantly, deliver results.”
The black-tie optional event is one of the premier speaking slots in South Carolina, a state that holds the First in the South Republican presidential primary.
It’s an opportunity for a potential presidential hopeful to test their message in front of Republican donors and activists. Previous speakers have included President Donald Trump in 2023, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in 2021 and former Vice President Mike Pence in 2008.
The gala is scheduled for Aug. 9 at the Columbia Convention Center.
This story was originally published July 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM.
