Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is hinting that his time in public life may not be finished, suggesting he still has more he wants to accomplish after leaving office earlier this year.
In a recent appearance on the “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast, Youngkin reflected on his five-year political run—from campaigning to serving as governor—and said the experience went by quickly but left a lasting impression. “I have more to give. I just do,” he said, describing his time in office as both fast-moving and deeply meaningful.
Youngkin spoke at length about how much he valued the role, emphasizing the sense of purpose he felt while serving as governor.
He recalled waking up each morning energized and ready to take on the day, saying it was the most driven he had ever felt in his career. That mindset, he suggested, hasn’t entirely faded since stepping down.
During his term, Youngkin pursued a range of conservative policy priorities. His administration focused on changes in education, including efforts aimed at ensuring classroom materials were age-appropriate.
He also pushed for tax relief, highlighted by attempts to eliminate or reduce the state’s grocery tax, and made early moves to roll back COVID-19 restrictions after taking office. Public safety was another central focus, with an emphasis on stricter enforcement and law-and-order policies.
Youngkin’s term ended in January, when Democrat Abigail Spanberger succeeded him as governor. Since leaving office, he said he has taken some time to reset, including going on a long-awaited vacation with his wife, Suzanne. He praised her support during his time in office, noting the demands placed not just on him but on his family as well.
Even so, Youngkin admitted that stepping away from the pace of governing has been an adjustment.
He said the weeks since leaving office have felt unusually slow compared to the intensity of his time as governor. “Six weeks has felt like six years,” he said, adding that he feels eager to stay active and engaged.
While he stopped short of announcing any specific plans, Youngkin’s comments leave open the possibility of a return to politics in some form. For now, he appears to be reflecting on his time in office while signaling that he may not be done with public service just yet.
