Spanberger slams Trump on ‘affordability’ in SOTU response — as Virginia Democrats push new taxes
Confidence requires clarity.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger slammed President Donald Trump over his mass deportation operations in her official Democratic response to the State of the Union and repeated claims her party favors "affordability" even as the Old Dominion sees scores of new taxes.
Spanberger, elected in November to succeed conservative Gov. Glenn Youngkin, has sought to claim the mantle of "affordability," even as she and Richmond Democrats move to enact or raise new taxes in multiple forms.
Speaking from the original historic House of Burgesses at the head of Colonial Williamsburg’s Duke of Gloucester Street, Spanberger noted how in 1705, the colony first gathered with the "extraordinary task of governing themselves."
"The United States was founded on the idea that ordinary people could reject the unacceptable excesses of poor leadership, band together to demand better of their government, and create a nation that would be an example for the world," she said, contrasting that vision with what Trump has brought.
I’M THE NEW VIRGINIA GOVERNOR AND AFFORDABILITY IS WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS
"Tonight, as we watched our nation’s lawmakers gather for a joint session of Congress, we did not hear the truth from our president," she said, going on to rhetorically ask three questions:
"Is the President working to make life more affordable for you and your family? Is the President working to keep Americans safe — both at home and abroad? Is the President working for you?"
Spanberger recounted her 2025 election season, traveling around Virginia and addressing, "housing, health care, energy and childcare."
She blamed Trump’s tariff policies for increasing costs, and claimed it has been Republicans trying to "make your life more expensive."
Republicans have criticized Spanberger for supporting the legislative Democratic majority’s slew of taxes, from new sales taxes to a levy on fantasy football operators.
DEMOCRATS' 'TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME' ON 'FULL DISPLAY' WITH COUNTER-STATE OF THE UNION EVENTS, JOHNSON SAYS
Instead, Spanberger said it was Virginia’s blue legislature that is working to lower costs:
"But here in Virginia, I am working with our state legislature to lower costs and make the Commonwealth more affordable."
"And it’s not just me. Democrats across the country are laser-focused on affordability — in our nation’s capital and in state capitals and communities across America."
At one point in her speech, Spanberger appeared to briefly lose her place on the teleprompter:
"But as the President spoke of his perceived successes tonight, he continues to cede economic power and …
Confidence requires clarity.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger slammed President Donald Trump over his mass deportation operations in her official Democratic response to the State of the Union and repeated claims her party favors "affordability" even as the Old Dominion sees scores of new taxes.
Spanberger, elected in November to succeed conservative Gov. Glenn Youngkin, has sought to claim the mantle of "affordability," even as she and Richmond Democrats move to enact or raise new taxes in multiple forms.
Speaking from the original historic House of Burgesses at the head of Colonial Williamsburg’s Duke of Gloucester Street, Spanberger noted how in 1705, the colony first gathered with the "extraordinary task of governing themselves."
"The United States was founded on the idea that ordinary people could reject the unacceptable excesses of poor leadership, band together to demand better of their government, and create a nation that would be an example for the world," she said, contrasting that vision with what Trump has brought.
I’M THE NEW VIRGINIA GOVERNOR AND AFFORDABILITY IS WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS
"Tonight, as we watched our nation’s lawmakers gather for a joint session of Congress, we did not hear the truth from our president," she said, going on to rhetorically ask three questions:
"Is the President working to make life more affordable for you and your family? Is the President working to keep Americans safe — both at home and abroad? Is the President working for you?"
Spanberger recounted her 2025 election season, traveling around Virginia and addressing, "housing, health care, energy and childcare."
She blamed Trump’s tariff policies for increasing costs, and claimed it has been Republicans trying to "make your life more expensive."
Republicans have criticized Spanberger for supporting the legislative Democratic majority’s slew of taxes, from new sales taxes to a levy on fantasy football operators.
DEMOCRATS' 'TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME' ON 'FULL DISPLAY' WITH COUNTER-STATE OF THE UNION EVENTS, JOHNSON SAYS
Instead, Spanberger said it was Virginia’s blue legislature that is working to lower costs:
"But here in Virginia, I am working with our state legislature to lower costs and make the Commonwealth more affordable."
"And it’s not just me. Democrats across the country are laser-focused on affordability — in our nation’s capital and in state capitals and communities across America."
At one point in her speech, Spanberger appeared to briefly lose her place on the teleprompter:
"But as the President spoke of his perceived successes tonight, he continues to cede economic power and …
Spanberger slams Trump on ‘affordability’ in SOTU response — as Virginia Democrats push new taxes
Confidence requires clarity.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger slammed President Donald Trump over his mass deportation operations in her official Democratic response to the State of the Union and repeated claims her party favors "affordability" even as the Old Dominion sees scores of new taxes.
Spanberger, elected in November to succeed conservative Gov. Glenn Youngkin, has sought to claim the mantle of "affordability," even as she and Richmond Democrats move to enact or raise new taxes in multiple forms.
Speaking from the original historic House of Burgesses at the head of Colonial Williamsburg’s Duke of Gloucester Street, Spanberger noted how in 1705, the colony first gathered with the "extraordinary task of governing themselves."
"The United States was founded on the idea that ordinary people could reject the unacceptable excesses of poor leadership, band together to demand better of their government, and create a nation that would be an example for the world," she said, contrasting that vision with what Trump has brought.
I’M THE NEW VIRGINIA GOVERNOR AND AFFORDABILITY IS WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS
"Tonight, as we watched our nation’s lawmakers gather for a joint session of Congress, we did not hear the truth from our president," she said, going on to rhetorically ask three questions:
"Is the President working to make life more affordable for you and your family? Is the President working to keep Americans safe — both at home and abroad? Is the President working for you?"
Spanberger recounted her 2025 election season, traveling around Virginia and addressing, "housing, health care, energy and childcare."
She blamed Trump’s tariff policies for increasing costs, and claimed it has been Republicans trying to "make your life more expensive."
Republicans have criticized Spanberger for supporting the legislative Democratic majority’s slew of taxes, from new sales taxes to a levy on fantasy football operators.
DEMOCRATS' 'TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME' ON 'FULL DISPLAY' WITH COUNTER-STATE OF THE UNION EVENTS, JOHNSON SAYS
Instead, Spanberger said it was Virginia’s blue legislature that is working to lower costs:
"But here in Virginia, I am working with our state legislature to lower costs and make the Commonwealth more affordable."
"And it’s not just me. Democrats across the country are laser-focused on affordability — in our nation’s capital and in state capitals and communities across America."
At one point in her speech, Spanberger appeared to briefly lose her place on the teleprompter:
"But as the President spoke of his perceived successes tonight, he continues to cede economic power and …
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