
Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R‑VA) met in the Old Dominion on Wednesday as the former president contends he can compete for Virginia‘s 13 electoral votes in November.
The meeting reportedly occurred at Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C., located in northern Virginia, ahead of Trump’s high-stakes visit with congressional Republicans in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, the first time he returned to Capitol Hill since his presidency.
Former President Donald Trump arrives at the Capitol Hill Club, Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Multiple reports suggest the two discussed several topics, including how the former president can win Virginia in November, but that Youngkin as a running mate for Trump was not discussed.
Trump told Fox News that Youngkin is “very good” when he was asked if the governor could be his vice presidential pick.
“He’s great. And I think I could consider that. Yes. I haven’t, I haven’t been asked that question, but he would be on that list. He’s very good. We had a great meeting about Virginia,” Trump said.
While Youngkin was running for governor in 2021, he distanced himself from Trump, who los …