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MARCO ISLAND, FL – EXCLUSIVE – After some high-profile battles with President Biden’s administration the past three years, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says that President-elect Trump’s decisive election victory earlier this month means he now has “a friend in the White House.”Youngkin, the popular Virginia governor who’s entering his final year in office, argued in an exclusive Fox News Digital interview that “as a governor who’s been driving pro-business and strong education and safe communities and lower tax rates, we now have someone in the White House who believes in all of that.””I look forward to us having the wind at our backs as opposed to in our face,” Youngkin said as he spoke Tuesday on the sidelines of the Republican Governors Association annual winter meeting, which is being held this year at a southwestern Florida waterfront resort.And pointing to his final year steering Virginia, Youngkin said “I can’t wait to see what we’re going to do having the wind at our back from the Trump administration.”HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE TRUMP TRANSITIONThere was plenty of speculation regarding Youngkin potentially serving in a top position in the second Trump administration, but the governor in a recent call with the president-elect made it clear he intends to finish out his term.But he doesn’t sound like he’s ruling out serving in the Trump administration after he finishes up in Richmond in a year.”I told the president when I called him and told him that I wanted to finish my term, that I would be available to help him at any time while I’m governor and afterwards,” Youngkin said.TRUMP FAR AHEAD OF HIS FIRST TERM PACE IN NAMING HIS CABINETYoungkin energized Republicans nationwide three years ago, as the first-time candidate who hailed from the party’s business wing edged out former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe to become the first GOP candidate in a dozen years to win a gubernatorial election in the one-time swing state that had trended towards the Democrats over the previous decade.The governor instantly became a Republican rock star and speculation stirred about a possible 2024 White House run.But Youngkin and his party suffered a setback a year ago in legislative elections that grabbed outsized national attention, as Democrats retained control of the Virginia state Senate and flipped the House of Delegates.While Youngkin wasn’t on the ballot, he had plenty riding on the results, after investing plenty of political capital on behalf of Republican legislative candidates. The results also meant Youngkin wouldn’t have a free hand during his final two years in office to push through a conservative agenda.Youngkin returned to the campaign trail this year in Virginia and a couple of key battleground states, to help campaign on behalf of Republicans up and down the ballot.And he spoke at a large rally Trump held in conservative southwest Virginia the weekend before Election Day. While Vice President Kamala Harris carried the Commonwealth in the White House race, her margin over Trump was 4.5 points narrower than President Biden’s victory in the state four years earlier, as Trump and Republicans over performed expectations.The results appear to have given Youngkin more clout ahead of his final legislative session. Democrats who over the past year were united in opposition to the governor’s proposed tax cuts, may now be receptive to negotiating.Asked if the Democrats are now ready to play ball, Youngkin said “I’m hoping they are. I think that the recognition that Virginians want to keep more of their hard-earned money has really engaged everyone in a dialogue on how to provide tax relief.”He argued the election results “demonstrated record job growth which has created surplus after surplus after surplus is driven by pro-business standards.”And he emphasized that “we’re going to come back with a big tax package again, and we’re going to make sure we’re standing strong for education and strong for public safety.””I’m optimistic,” he added, but acknowledged that “it will be a normal legislative process. We have a legislative – we’re a one seat minority in the House and the Senate – so we have to go to work to get things done.”All political eyes will be on Virginia in 2025, as the Commonwealth and New Jersey are the only two states to hold gubernatorial elections in the year after a presidential election.But Virginia governors, by law, are prevented from running for re-election to a second straight term.That doesn’t mean Youngkin will disappear from the campaign trail in 2025. He says it’s just the opposite.VIRGINIA’S YOUNGKIN ENDORSES HIS LT. GOVERNOR TO SUCCEED HIM”You’re going to see me a lot,” he touted. “We’ve got a very aggressive agenda for being governor in the last 14 months. But part of that agenda that I have is to make sure that we have [Lt. Gov.] Winsome Sears as our next governor. [Virginia Attorney General] Jason Miyares back as our attorney general and a super lieutenant governor who we will pick at our primaries.”Youngkin predicted that “Virginians are going to make clear that they want to keep doing more of what we’re doing that’s proving record job growth and opportunity and great outcomes in schools and safe communities.”The 2025 Virginia gubernatorial showdown is shaping up as a contest between Sears and Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer. The winner will make history as the state’s first ever female governor. And Sears, if she wins, will also make history as the nation’s first Black female elected governor.Youngkin pushed back when asked if Sears, who served in the Marine Corps and made history as the first woman in Virginia to hold statewide office, is too conservative for voters. “Not at all,” the governor quickly responded. “And Winsome is a commonsense conservative leader. We have been partners literally from day one. We campaigned together. We were elected together. We have governed together. And I look forward to seeing Virginians embrace her as the next governor of Virginia.”As for his own political future, Youngkin was less revealing about any future runs for elective office.Asked about a possible but unlikely run for the Senate in 2026 against longtime Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Waner, or a future White House campaign, Youngkin quickly pivoted to his day job as governor.”I have a huge year and a few months ahead of me and that’s where my focus is, and I need to finish strong, so Virginia can really continue to soar. And that’s what I’m going to spend my time on.”After that, he said “we’ll see what’s next.”Facing a follow-up question, Youngkin stayed on script, saying “we’ll see what happens down the road, but right now my sights are set on finishing strong.”



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It’s been 14 days since the Democrats have had to face the truth. They stink worse than the Capitol’s men’s room after Jerry Nadler’s lunch of curry clam soup. Poor Jerry.We’ve talked about what the winners can do now. What about the losers? And there are losers. But it’s not the ones having public meltdowns. They’re victims, too. They’re no different than a hypochondriac being told that their pimple is a tumor. I’m talking about the party elites like Jamie Raskin, Adam Schiff or David Muir, the idiots who fueled all those lies.CNN HOST SAYS LIBERAL MEDIA’S ‘CONSTANT BROWBEATING’ ABOUT TRUMP IS A TOP REASON FOR HIS BIG WINSo, normally, we don’t give advice to people who hate us, but we’re only doing this because we want them to be as happy as we are, or at least as bubbly as Brit Hume. So Dems, you need to ask yourself, where did you get your information from? The people that gave you Trump hoaxes and phony fact checks also gave you the polls that had Kamala fans wasting money on champagne when they should have been buying Prozac in bulk. The people you trust to give you the news steered you wrong. Why were you allowing yourself to be fooled? It’s like when I tell Kilmeade to meet me for lunch, then when he leaves the building, I take a crap in his office drawer. If you feel deceived, that’s not our fault. Blame the media that you relied on. You know those lying sacks of poop that looked you in the eyes each night for the last eight years or so and filled your heads with more poison than an unvented space heater. So maybe find alternatives. You’re off to a great start by watching this show. I’ve now gained all of Lawrence O’Donnell’s former viewers, and I welcome all 12 of you. Because if you really want to correct your course, you can’t do that with a faulty GPS. Take NBC News, who’s claiming Trump won due to the diploma divide. In other words, people who voted for Kamala were just more educated and smarter. Well, if that’s true, explain this:CARDI B: One second, guys — one second. | So, I don’t take lightly the call — sorry, guys, I’m a little nervous. | She’s passionate — she’s compassionate. She shows empathy, and most of all, she is not delusional. Yeah. Yeah. OK, so saying you lost because you were smarter than us is a denial of reality. It’s like saying the sky isn’t blue, the earth isn’t round, or Joy Behar doesn’t have a face that would knock a buzzard off a —-wagon.It’s killing your party faster than inviting Chris Wallace to an orgy. When you lose, maybe just admit the winners knew something you didn’t. It had nothing to do with credentials or degrees. Right now, your worldview is upside-down, and really, who wants to look up Hillary’s skirt? So why did Trump win, and even more, why is he surrounded by a rogue’s gallery of rebel thinkers? It’s because something turned him into a cross between George Washington and Genghis Khan with a splash of Arthur Fonzarelli. It was you. Your constant demonization backfired and made him appear appealingly dangerous, so more people began to wonder what the fuss was about and they took a look. And you know what? They really liked it. Trump has the same effect punk rock did in the ’70s: upsetting the bores and attracting the rebels. Suddenly, my Air Supply shirt wasn’t getting the ladies. So maybe try doing something you’d never done: Assume we’re acting on our best intentions, not our worst. Stop calling us garbage just because we don’t think biology is a social construct. We aren’t trying to hurt anyone. We just want the best for our families. The problem is, you’ve made your family less relevant than politics, and those muscles of familial concern have atrophied. Maybe, just maybe, ask what’s best for your family, even if you hate them. As an experiment, present their side of the argument to yourself. It’s called steelmanning, and it’s the opposite of strawmanning, but not quite Peyton Manning. Finally, start kicking the tires of identity politics. Look at what it actually means, who it really helps and for how long. Like a line of cocaine at a funeral, you’ll see it’s a temporary high. Instead of uniting people, identity politics pits them against each other. It’s more divisive than wearing a leopard print thong on safari — I know, I learned that the hard way. It’s a strategy, though, to keep us from focusing together on the real problems and the real culprits. People make money off our conflict. Those are the people who need an ass-kicking. And on that point, we can join together. So come on in. The melting pot is warm — I made sure of that. 



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Publish date : 2024-11-20 04:08:30

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A New York City police officer and an innocent bystander were both shot after a suspect allegedly robbed multiple stores on Tuesday, according to city officials.The suspect, Gary Worthy, 57, is on lifetime parole for firearms possession and has 17 priors that include murder, robbery, burglary and narcotics possession according to the NYPD.His last arrest was six days ago for possession of felony narcotics and resisting arrest.ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IN VICIOUS TIMES SQUARE ATTACK ON NYPD COPS WILL SPEND YEAR IN JAIL WITH PLEA DEALDuring a news conference, officials said that they responded to a 911 call at 5:35 p.m. about an armed robbery in progress inside the Village Market grocery store.Victims told the responding officers that Worthy entered the store and announced the robbery, then demanded money while threatening the workers and customers inside with a black revolver. It was reported that he fired one shot during the robbery and that he fled southbound.Shortly after officers obtained a description of Worthy and broadcast it over the radio, responding officers were flagged down by a witness who told them that a man robbed a smoke shop at gunpoint and fired one shot.The officers were able to match the description to the previous robbery.The officers then ordered Worthy to stop near the corner of Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street at around 6:30 p.m., but he fled while drawing his firearm, injuring NYPD Officer Rich Wong, according to police.Wong returned a shot immobilizing Worthy, who was later pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital, police said.A 26-year-old woman was also shot in the crossfire, but she and Wong are both expected to make full recoveries.NYPD JONATHAN DILLER SHOOTING: SUSPECT GUY RIVERA CHARGED WITH MURDER, ATTEMPTED MURDER IN ATTACK ON OFFICERSMayor Eric Adams took to social media to express his disgust in the criminal justice system following the shooting.”While we are grateful that they will recover, we are also angry that a repeat offender who previously pled guilty to manslaughter and had 7 arrests since 2021 was free to commit two robberies tonight and ultimately shoot two people,” Adams said.Police Benefit Association President Patrick Hendry also slammed the criminal justice system during the news conference and said NYPD officers are tired of being assaulted.”He didn’t know when he ran out of the 103 station house when he heard a robbery in progress, he didn’t know he was gonna confront a brazen, dangerous career criminal that didn’t think twice about killing a New York City police officer,” Hendry said.”You can depend on New York City police officers to do our jobs. We will continue to take dangerous criminals off the streets. We have your back,” Hendry said while addressing New Yorkers.”I can tell you who doesn’t have your back…our criminal justice system. It continues to let us down every single day. Seventeen arrests on lifetime parole, arrested 7 times while on lifetime parole. What does lifetime parole mean? I think we all would agree, you get arrested, you stay behind bars when you’re on lifetime parole, but it didn’t happen here. Our criminal justice system is broken from the top to the bottom. New York City police officers are sick and tired of being assaulted on the streets. We’re sick and tired of being shot at. It has to end. We need all New Yorkers to once and for all to demand change in our criminal justice system,” he continued.The incident is still under investigation.



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An Italian village is offering a special deal to Americans looking for a reprieve following President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory by offering homes for as little as 1 Euro.Located in the countryside of Sardinia, Italy, the ancient town of Ollolai recently launched a “Live in Ollolai” initiative offering the special deal in a bid to attract Americans seeking refuge following Trump’s win against Vice President Kamala Harris.The rural community released a statement on its website saying: “Are you worn out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities? It’s time to start building your European escape in the stunning paradise of Sardinia.””Ollolai is the perfect destination to reconnect, recharge, and embrace a new way of life,” the website said.DEPRESSED MEDIA REACTS TO TRUMP VICTORY: HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY HAVE HAPPENED?The village promises to be “surrounded by incredible cuisine” while being “immersed in a community with ancient traditions.”When searching for their new home, Americans can either choose a space to renovate or spend a bit more to receive one that’s move-in-ready.LIBERALS FUME ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS FOX NEWS PROJECTS TRUMP WINNING PRESIDENCY: ‘WHAT IS F—ING HAPPENING’The website noted that move-in ready homes are priced at up to 100,000 euros while some homes in need of updates are being sold for a single euro.Mayor Francesco Columbo told CNN that the city created the bargain to “meet U.S. post-election relocation needs.””Of course, we can’t specifically mention the name of one U.S. president who just got elected, but we all know that he’s the one from whom many Americans want to get away from now and leave the country,” he said.”We have specifically created this website now to meet U.S. post-election relocation needs,” he said.



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The Miami Dolphins have battled their fair share of turbulence this season.At one point, the Dolphins owned a 2-6 record. However, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s return from injury has stabilized the team’s offense and has helped Miami win its past two games. During the offseason, former Miami Hurricanes star Calais Campbell decided to return to South Florida and signed with the Dolphins.The six-time Pro Bowler is in the midst of his 17th NFL season, and the experienced veteran defensive tackle has made a profound impact on the 2024 Dolphins — if you ask one of his teammates. Tight end Jonnu Smith recently praised Campbell, 38, for continuing to showcase his ability to be a key contributor.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”Calais is one of my favorite teammates in all the sports that I’ve played,” Smith said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”Campbell recorded his fourth sack of the year during Miami’s 34-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. Campbell’s four sacks are the most by any player on the Dolphins roster this season. He now has 109.5 career sacks.WHY COWBOYS SHOULD GO ALL-IN FOR DEION, SHEDEUR SANDERS DESPITE DAK PRESCOTT’S CONTRACTThe veteran defensive lineman has also played an important role in Miami’s run defense. But, Campbell’s impact extends beyond the football field. The 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year has brought more leadership to the Dolphins locker room.”He’s like the LeBron James of the NFL right now as far as his age and the production that he brings to the game, still playing at a high level. I mean, the guy is 1,000 years old and playing like he’s 21.”Campbell is among the short list of NFL athletes who have played the defensive lineman position who have been able to continue playing — let alone make an impact — once they reached their late-30s. Smith, who was also teammates with Campbell in Atlanta with the Falcons last season, then described Campbell as the “best leader” he’s “been around.If Campbell is able to log two more sacks over the course of the Dolphins’ seven remaining games, he will pass former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald for 40th on the all-time list.The Dolphins will welcome the New England Patriots in Week 12 for an AFC East division showdown. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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Publish date : 2024-11-20 04:29:36

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