Glenn Youngkin positions himself for future with Vance endorsement

When Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) flipped the Virginia governor’s mansion red for the first time since 2009 in 2021, he was immediately catapulted into the political stratosphere and heavily favored as a possible GOP presidential candidate.

But five years later, Youngkin seemingly put an end to rumors he could run in 2028 by endorsing Vice President JD Vance, who is widely seen as President Donald Trump‘s MAGA successor over other contenders such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

“I agree with President Trump, I agree with Marco Rubio: I think Vice President Vance would be a great nominee,” Youngkin told Jacqui Heinrich on Fox News Sunday.

Youngkin’s term in office ends Saturday as Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is inaugurated. What Youngkin will do next is unclear