Youngkin Endorses VP J.D. Vance as a “Great” 2028 GOP Nominee, Raising Stakes in Republican Race

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin confirmed Sunday that Vice President J.D. Vance would be a “great” Republican nominee for the 2028 presidential election, underscoring rising GOP consensus before the primary season even begins. The outgoing governor’s remarks matter now because they signal elite party backing early in a race still without formal candidates.