Jim Justice Sworn into U.S. Senate

Jim Justice was sworn in as a U.S. Senator for West Virginia, succeeding Joe Manchin and contributing to the Republican majority in the Senate. Justice delayed his swearing-in to ensure a smooth transition to his successor, Governor Patrick Morrisey. With Justice's appointment, the Republicans edge closer to having a 53-seat majority in the Senate. Justice, a former two-term governor who switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party, played a crucial role in flipping the Senate majority and is expected to support President Trump's agenda. He will serve on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and plans to focus on enhancing domestic energy production. His swearing-in was conducted by Senator Chuck Grassley, with Senator Shelley Moore Capito accompanying him and expressing optimism about their collaboration in the Senate.