Virginia Politicians Join July 4th Parade Amid Mounting Inflation

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.—At the annual Independence Day parade in Fairfax, Virginia, thousands of participants and spectators enjoyed the event though the weight of inflation was in the air, something different than in 2021. Many politicians, including Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, also joined the parade.

When asked about speculation regarding his potential White House bid in 2024, Youngkin said that he was focusing on Virginia for now. “I’m always honored when people are suggesting that. I’ve got my eyes on Virginia right now,” he told The Epoch Times. “We’ve got a lot to do. Inflation is running away from us.”

“One of the most exciting things that we are seeing across the Commonwealth of Virginia is a recognition that we can be the best,” Youngkin said about the changes in Virginia since he took office in January. “We’ve seen Boeing and Raytheon move here, Lego move here.”

In May and June, defense contractors Boeing and Raytheon announced they would move their global headquarters to northern Virginia. And the Denmark-based Lego Group said in June that it would build its first U.S. manufacturing facility south of Richmond.

Youngkin added: “80,000 jobs in three months—it’s really been exciting, and Virginia is on the move.” Creating jobs was one of the top campaign promises he made to Virginians.

In June, he signed the state’s two-year budget with $4 billion in tax cuts in the form of one-time rebates of $250 for individual taxpayers and $500 for couples. The budget also included eliminating the 1.5 percent state portion of the grocery tax.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia (R) in the Independence Day parade in downtown Fairfax, Va., on July 4, 2022. (Terri Wu/The Epoch Times) Congressional Race in the District

Youngkin was not the only politician joining the annual Independence Day parade in Fairfax. Many

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