Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a potential 2028 contender, said he "absolutely" supports Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses during a Des Moines visit.

Though Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has not said whether he is planning a run for president in 2028, he said during the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner on Thursday that he supports keeping the Iowa caucuses first in the nation.

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who is rumored to be considering a 2028 presidential run, threw his support behind Iowa retaining its first-in-the-nation caucus status as Democrats reconsider their 2028 primary calendar.