Youngkin hosts Virginia pride events angering some LGBT groups

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, hosted Pride month events that were boycotted by more liberal LGBTQ groups but received some support as an attempt to engage "all Virginians."

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The one member of LGBTQ+ Advisory Board who chose to attend, Michael Berlucchi, a Republican city councilman from Virginia Beach, told WRC-TV of Youngkin’s reception that, "this demonstration of outreach, of genuine communication is reflective of why he was elected."

"I accepted his invitation because I perceived it to be a good-faith, honest attempt to engage all Virginians," Berlucchi separately told the Post of the event attended by about 50 people. "There’s obviously a gap there… My attendance does not convey a total endorsement of the governor’s policies. Of course, we have more work to do, and that’s why dialogue and learning are essential."