Senator Jim Justice, former Governor of West Virginia, shared a series of posts on social media in late January 2026 addressing recent developments in the state and highlighting the impact of Winter Storm Fern.
On January 24, Justice expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump, writing, “Incredible news for West Virginia. Thank you to my friend, @realdonaldtrump!”
Two days later, on January 26, Justice discussed the effects of Winter Storm Fern during an appearance on Fox & Friends. He stated, “Joined @foxandfriends to discuss Winter Storm Fern & what folks across West Virginia are facing. We put the work in while I was Governor to prepare for storms like this, and it’s paying off. It’s tough, but West Virginians are pulling the rope together like we always do.”
Later that day, Justice commented on energy policy amid the storm’s challenges. He posted, “Let this winter storm be another example of why it’s time we stop beating on coal. When the demand skyrockets, coal continues to provide the essential baseload power for folks across the country. Thank God for @SecretaryBurgum and @SecretaryWright—these guys know the drill!”
Winter Storm Fern brought significant weather disruptions to West Virginia and surrounding regions in January 2026. As a result of previous investments in emergency preparedness made during Justice’s tenure as governor, state agencies were positioned to respond effectively to such events.
Justice has been a vocal supporter of coal as a key energy source for West Virginia and nationally. His comments reflect ongoing debates about energy policy and grid reliability during extreme weather events.