WaPo: “Scott became one of Youngkin’s top critics soon after the governor took office in 2022, saying the Republican’s emphasis on race-related culture war issues such as banning critical race theory called into question Youngkin’s profession of Christian faith.
The tough partisan approach quickly vaulted Scott to the position of House minority leader when Republicans were in charge. But now that Democrats control the General Assembly, he said, his relationship with Youngkin has evolved.
“I think we have built a rapport unlike we had before, which was no rapport,” Scott said. “When I was minority leader, I don’t think I ever heard from the governor. But when I became speaker, we’re BFFs now,” he added with a laugh, using social media slang for “best friends forever.””