Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday encouraged future Trump administration officials and staff to choose “our great commonwealth” as their home instead of Washington, D.C. or Maryland.
“I would like to personally encourage all new members of President Trump's administration moving to the region to make Virginia their home,” Youngkin said in a statement. Video posted on X.
Youngkin, who upset Democrat Terry McAuliffe to take the governor's mansion in 2021, cited Virginia's high education, safety and low tax rates compared to other areas in the Beltway. .
“Virginia is just across the Potomac River,” the governor said. “We offer a great quality of life, a safe community, award-winning schools that value parents, and lower taxes than Washington, D.C. or Maryland.”
“That's why so many people choose Virginia as the best place to live, work and raise their families,” he added.
Youngkin's pitch included striking images of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, as well as street views of Old Town Alexandria, a National Historic District on the Potomac River waterfront.
Trump transition team spokesperson told Fox News Youngkin says he makes a “compelling case” for Virginia.
“Given the great job Governor Youngkin has done in bringing common sense, low taxes, and a high quality of life to our state, it's no wonder he has a compelling case for those looking for their next step in this region. No,” Brian Hughes said. he told the outlet.
Virginia is already home to Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and many Republican insiders.
Trump National Golf Club is located in Potomac Falls, Virginia, just about 40 miles from the White House.
But Democrats control both chambers of the Richmond Legislature and a majority of seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
The northern Virginia suburbs near Washington, D.C., are also deep blue, with Trump receiving just 20% of the vote in Arlington. 24% in Alexandria, 31% in Fairfax County; According to Axios.
However, the outlet points out that these numbers are much higher than the 7% support he received in Washington, DC.
