Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin Discusses 2028 Prospects

Summary

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discusses his push for a federal Education Freedom tax credit, the state of the economy with easing inflation driven by falling oil/gas prices, the data center debate and why he believes current investments are sound, and his political future while focusing on school choice and attacking far-left Democrats.

• Youngkin urges governors to opt into the Education Freedom tax credit program by Jan 2027, framing it as universal school choice that doesn't harm public school funding.
• He describes Biden-era inflation as having a long tail but sees relief from declining gas prices and deflationary policies under Kevin Warsh.
• Oil prices are noted around $75, with gas prices falling and expected to further ease consumer price pressures.
• On data centers, he argues investment is backed by real contractual revenue, not speculative, countering dot-com bubble comparisons.
• He emphasizes that data center permitting should be a local decision, with developers needing to address water, power, and community concerns.
• Youngkin declines to definitively rule out a 2028 presidential run but says he does not anticipate being on a debate stage.
• He criticizes far-left candidates, citing the Michigan Senate race and Virginia's Abigail Spanberger, saying they pose as moderates then govern left.
• Education remains his central focus, calling K-12 education broken and advocating for school choice, higher standards, and multiple career pathways.