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Youngkin fails to stand up to Trump as federal cuts threaten thousands in Virginia


Published on 2025-02-20 10:20:44 - MSNBC
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  • Although some Republicans can't seem to bear what the president is doing to their states, they're too scared to say they're against it.

The article from MSNBC's Maddow Blog discusses Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's response to former President Donald Trump's threats to cut federal funding for school districts that implement certain policies, particularly those related to transgender students. Despite Trump's aggressive stance, which could impact thousands of Virginians, Governor Youngkin has not publicly opposed these threats. Instead, Youngkin has focused on promoting his own policies, like the "Virginia Education Success Account," which aims to redirect public education funds to private schools. This lack of confrontation with Trump is highlighted as a missed opportunity for Youngkin to defend Virginia's interests, especially since the state relies heavily on federal funding for education. The article suggests that Youngkin's silence might be politically motivated, avoiding conflict with Trump to maintain favor within the Republican Party.

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