Who is Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat giving the response to Trump's State of the Union address tonight?
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Key Points:
- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term U.S. representative, will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address, emphasizing moderation and economic security.
- Spanberger won the Virginia governorship in November by a 15-point margin, flipping the state for Democrats and signaling a rebuke of Trump’s second-term priorities.
- Her response speech will be delivered live from Colonial Williamsburg, highlighting Virginia’s historical role in American independence, and will focus on affordability, the chaos attributed to the Trump administration, and Republican opposition to Trump.
- Democratic leaders praise Spanberger as a pragmatic, community-focused leader who prioritizes lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and defending freedoms, aiming to appeal to college-educated suburban voters
