Virginia Governor Youngkin Criticizes Pentagon's Plan Involving Solar Panels and China
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin questions the Pentagon's plan to purchase solar panels, highlighting concerns about China's involvement.
- The plan involves installing solar panels on the Pentagon, with Youngkin emphasizing the potential risks associated with Chinese dominance in the industry.
- Youngkin urges Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to reconsider the decision, citing national security implications.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia, discussed various topics on the Guy Benson Show, including his concerns about the plan to install solar panels on the Pentagon without a requirement for them to be made in America. He emphasized the national security implications of potentially using Chinese-made solar panels and questioned the use of taxpayer money for this purpose. Youngkin also expressed support for basketball player Caitlin Clark, stating that she deserves a spot on the US Women's Olympic Team due to her contributions to the sport. The governor highlighted the dominance of Chinese companies in the global solar supply chain and raised issues such as higher carbon footprint and forced labor associated with Chinese solar panels. Youngkin urged the Defense Department to prioritize domestic manufacturers with trusted supply chains for military procurements of solar panels.