Former Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin told Sean Hannity he still has "more to give" roughly six weeks after leaving office, saying the prior five years of campaigning and governing flew by. He described feeling energized and purposeful while governor and highlighted conservative priorities such as age-appropriate school curricula, tax relief including a push on the grocery tax, and early rollbacks of COVID-19 restrictions. Youngkin said time away has made him restless but did not announce any specific political plans, leaving the door open to a future return to public life.
Glenn Youngkin Says He's 'Chomping at the Bit' and Has 'More to Give' After Leaving Office
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the crowd during an early voting rally on Sept. 21, 2023, in Petersburg, Va.(AP Images)
Former Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signaled he may not be finished in public life, telling Sean Hannity that he still has "more to give" roughly six weeks after leaving the governor's mansion.
Speaking on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Youngkin reflected on the intensity of the last five years of his public life. "I have more to give. I just do. The one year of campaigning and the four years of running, so five years, went by in five seconds. It was amazing," he said.
Energy and Purpose
Youngkin described his time in office as the most purposeful period of his life. "Every morning [when I was governor], I woke up literally bounding out of bed, ready to roll," he told Hannity, adding that stepping away from the daily responsibilities has been an adjustment.
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Policy Highlights From His Term
- Promoted measures to ensure age-appropriate curriculum in public schools.
- Pushed for tax relief, including efforts to reduce the state grocery tax.
- Moved quickly to roll back COVID-19 restrictions early in his tenure.
- Emphasized tougher public safety policies during his administration.
Youngkin also spoke about taking time to recharge with his wife, Suzanne. "I've been out of office for six weeks. I took [my wife] Suzanne on vacation, which she so deserved. She's been amazing. I think she's one of the best first ladies in America," he said, adding that the break has left him restless: "But six weeks has felt like six years... You're chomping at the bit."
What's Next?
While Youngkin did not announce any concrete plans, his remarks suggested he is open to returning to public life and is keeping his options open. The interview stopped short of laying out a specific political roadmap but underscored his continued engagement with conservative priorities and public policy debates.
Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz contributed to this report.
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