PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With the election of Donald Trump as president, many are wondering if he has plans for Virginia’s governor in his administration.

After a tumultuous election season, could we expect changes in Richmond?

In a Zoom call with Gov. Glenn Youngkin, he talked about the fentanyl crisis and a recent seizure of over 550 pounds of it in Virginia alone. The governor said he expects the new administration to be instrumental in slowing down the wave of drug trafficking.

“Sadly, there is such a problem with fentanyl coming over the border,” Youngkin said. “I think President Trump is going to make a giant statement about stopping fentanyl and that’s when he secures the border. But we’ve got to interrupt and disrupt the drug trafficking within Virginia.”

Touching on the recent election, he said he’s proud of the way Virginia handled the returns and believes that our election process can be trusted — both locally and nationally.
 
“And yes, this election was fair and the outcome was a resounding statement across America that we want strength back in America,” Youngkin said.

Of the newly-elected president, Youngkin said they have a great relationship. But it’s one that will continue long-distance throughout the new administration.

“He also knows that I am committed to finishing my term as governor and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” Youngkin said. “And I’ve committed to him to be a great ally to him from my seat as governor of Virginia.”

Looking ahead, Youngkin said there isn’t just one policy he’s looking to see enacted in a new Trump Administration, but rather, he’s looking forward to changes he expects down the road.

“There’s many things, but to have a strong economy, a secure border and a strong America are at the top of the list of things that I know he will stand for and deliver,” Youngkin said.

Youngkin’s term will be up at the end of 2025. He is ineligible to run for re-election.