Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Rules Out Run For WH

May 2, 2023 Politics, Republicans

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin silenced speculation about a potential 2024 run for the presidency Monday, responding with a simple “no” when he was asked about returning to the campaign trail later this year.

The governor was participating in a talk at the Milken Institute with Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerard Baker, who asked Youngkin if he planned to dust off his signature fleece vest and launch a presidential campaign.

“I’m going to be working in Virginia this year,” Youngkin replied, citing the Virginia state House and Senate races coming this November. “I haven’t written a book; I’m not in Iowa,” the governor said. “I’m spending time representing Virginia this year.”

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin silenced speculation about a potential 2024 run for the presidency Monday, responding with a simple “no” when he was asked about returning to the campaign trail later this year. https://t.co/RYUVMc4O6k

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