Governor Youngkin delivered his speech outside of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. He also spoke to the heart and soul of the commonwealth, affirming that Virginia’s spirit remains alive and well.
On Inauguration Day, the most diverse leadership in Commonwealth history stood together in prayer. Today, we sent a message to all Virginians that our Commonwealth is big enough for all of our hopes and dreams. pic.twitter.com/COwaICMsqj
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) January 15, 2022
Youngkin furthermore noted that under his leadership, Virginia will become the best place in America for people to reside, hold jobs and businesses, and raise families.
The 74th governor additionally committed to being the governor for all residents of the commonwealth, including those who voted against him.
Along with Youngkin’s swearing-in came the inaugurations of Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.
The beginning of a red wave
Across social media, many conservatives expressed hope that today marked the beginning of a red wave that will sweep across the United States later this year.
In November, the nation has a series of midterm elections coming up. In addition to these midterms are gubernatorial elections in Florida, Texas, Michigan, South Dakota, and other states.
