Spanberger gives Democrats' rebuttal to Trump's State of the Union
Associated Press News • • nation
Key Points:
- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union, challenging his portrayal of America as in a “golden age” and highlighting ongoing struggles with high costs for many Americans.
- Spanberger emphasized affordability and safety concerns, accusing Trump of divisive policies and enriching himself and his allies, contrasting these actions with the founding principles of the nation.
- Her speech, delivered from Colonial Williamsburg, was part of a broader Democratic strategy to focus on cost-of-living issues ahead of the midterm elections, leveraging recent electoral successes like her own win in Virginia.
- Democrats held counter-events to Trump’s speech, with leaders like Sen. Alex Padilla urging voters to prepare for the November elections and
