Vice President JD Vance and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin met with reporters in Damascus, Virginia, following a roundtable discussion on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. They expressed their support for the affected communities and highlighted the ongoing recovery process.
Vice President JD Vance and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke with reporters after a roundtable on Helene recovery on Monday afternoon. Vance and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke with reporters after a roundtable on Helene recovery."I promise you that this administration will not forget you, we love you, we're rooting for you, and we want to be part of this incredible recovery in Southwest Virginia," Vance said at the Damascus Town Fire Department.
Vance addressed the crowd, joking that Youngkin, a former basketball player, is the “one governor who makes me feel like a short guy.”Helene’s destruction was most extensive in western North Carolina and President Donald Trump paid a visit there Friday. But the storm caused damage in several states, including Virginia, and recovery efforts are ongoing.WCYB will have coverage of Vance's visit throughout the day online. The Associated Press also contributed to this report.
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