Trump Rallies in Virginia, Aims for Statewide Victory
TL;DR
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, previously cautious about his association with Donald Trump, openly welcomed the former president to Salem, Virginia, with a tribute and prayer, signaling his support as the 2024 election approaches. Despite Trump's past losses in Virginia and current trailing in polls against Vice President Kamala Harris, Youngkin's embrace of Trump highlights his strategic alignment with the MAGA base. This move comes amid Youngkin's own political ambitions and recent legal victories, though it has drawn criticism from some Virginia Democrats and Republicans.
- Youngkin, long coy about Trump, welcomes him to Virginia with tribute, prayer The Washington Post
- Trump promises to ‘win Virginia’ — even though he’s trailing in the polls POLITICO
- Local representatives speak at Trump’s rally in Salem WSLS 10
- Former President Trump Campaigns in Salem, Virginia C-SPAN
- 'We win Virginia, we win the whole thing': Donald Trump speaks at rally in Salem WSET
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