Patrick Morrisey

Patrick Morrisey

United States United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19677.0Global Dominance: 0.05%

Patrick Morrisey is an American politician and attorney, currently serving as the Attorney General of West Virginia. He has been a prominent figure in state politics, known for his advocacy on various legal issues, including consumer protection and environmental regulations. Recently, he made headlines for issuing a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southern West Virginia caused by heavy rains.

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West Virginia's Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey was present during a press conference discussing the ban on artificial dyes.

Mars faces million-dollar dilemma replacing blue M&M dyes after RFK Jr pressure
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-20
7.0

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey praised their award in a statement, describing it as a solemn and unforgettable moment.

Trump awards Purple Heart to National Guard shot by gunman in D.C.
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-25
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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey thanked Hegseth for the announcement regarding the Purple Heart awards.

Hegseth says 2 West Virginia National Guard members to receive Purple Heart
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-07
7.0

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is Justice’s successor and is bringing the case before the Supreme Court.

Jim Justice defends his transgender sports ban as Supreme Court hearing looms
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-13
6.0

Gov. Patrick Morrisey described the ceremony for Sarah Beckstrom as 'incredibly moving.'

National Guardsman shot in head in DC is making 'extraordinary progress': doctor
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-13
8.0

West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, said in a post on his website that Andrew Wolfe had been recovering, if slowly, from being shot in the head.

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth faces most serious crisis of tenure | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-07
5.0

West Virginia’s governor Patrick Morrisey reported on Andrew Wolfe's recovery after being shot.

National guard member wounded in DC attack is ‘slowly healing’, says West Virginia governor | US military
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
5.0

Patrick Morrisey is the Governor of West Virginia who provided updates on Andrew Wolfe's condition.

National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
8.0

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey shares what is 'powerful and moving' after visiting the National Guardsman wounded in a shooting.

DR MARC SIEGEL: Medical miracle may be unfolding for shot National Guardsman Wolfe
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-03
7.0

Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order allowing religious exemptions from school vaccinations.

West Virginia reinstates school vaccination policy prohibiting religious exemptions
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-03
5.0

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey described Andrew Wolfe's condition as 'positive'.

National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-03
7.0

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey told reporters on Monday that Mr Wolfe had responded to nurses with a thumbs-up, but he remained in a serious condition in hospital.

US Homeland Security secretary calls for sweeping travel bans
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-02
5.0

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke about Andrew Wolfe's fight for his life and the community's support.

West Virginia football honors National Guard soldiers shot in D.C.
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-30
7.0

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke about Andrew Wolfe's serious condition and the community's support.

Video shows National Guard ambush attack near White House in Washington DC
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-29
6.0

West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff in recognition of Beckstrom’s death.

US halts all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-29
6.0

Governor Patrick Morrisey asked all West Virginians to observe a moment of silence in recognition of Beckstrom’s death.

DC to put national guard on joint patrols with local police after shootings | Washington DC
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
8.0

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially said that the troops had died, but he later walked that statement back.

National Guard members shot in the US
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-28
5.0

West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, initially announced that the pair had died before later amending his statement.

DC National Guard shooting fallout: Trump admin orders re-review of green cards from 19 ‘countries of concern’ — full list
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-28
5.0

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey discussed the shooting with President Donald Trump, calling it an 'indescribable act of violence.'

Người Mỹ kể cảnh hỗn loạn khi vệ binh bị phục kích gần Nhà Trắng
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-11-27
5.0

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said that the ruling 'is a win for every family forced from school over their faith.'

West Virginia judge allows religious exemptions to school vaccine mandate
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-27
8.0

Patrick Morrisey is the Governor of West Virginia who initially reported the deaths of the National Guard members.

Dois agentes da Guarda Nacional são baleados perto da Casa Branca; atirador 'pagará um preço muito alto', diz Trump
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-11-27
5.0

Patrick Morrisey is the governor of West Virginia who initially confirmed the deaths of the National Guardsmen.

Valge Maja lähedal tulistati rahvuskaartlasi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-27
5.0
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Patrick Morrisey, the governor of West Virginia, initially claimed that both guards had died.

llegó a EE.UU. en 2021 con un programa de reubicación de Biden
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-11-27
5.0

Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported that the National Guardsmen had died from their injuries.

Трамп назвал стрельбу у Белого дома «актом террора» и пообещал правосудие — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-11-27
5.0

Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported that the National Guardsmen had died from their injuries.

В США раскрыли личность подозреваемого в стрельбе у Белого дома — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-11-27
5.0

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey initially announced the troops had died but later amended his statement.

White House shooting: Suspect from 'hellhole' Afghanistan entered US in 2021, says Donald Trump; calls it an 'act of terror'
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-27
5.0

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially said the two guardsmen had died before correcting himself.

Two national guardsmen in critical condition after apparent targeted shooting near White House
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-27
5.0

Patrick Morrisey is the governor of West Virginia who initially announced the deaths of two National Guard servicemen.

Двух военнослужащих Национальной гвардии США поспешили объявить умершими
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-11-27
5.0

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he and his wife were 'devastated' to hear the news of the shooting.

Guardsmen shooting near White House draws bipartisan outrage
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-27
6.0