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Trump Blasts Virginia Governor's Tax Policies Amid Business Exodus

4/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, saying her tax policies drive an exodus of businesses and residents similar to New York and California in a Truth Social post.
He said companies lured to Virginia under former Governor Glenn Youngkin are reconsidering their commitments.
Spanberger, who won the 2025 gubernatorial race, campaigned on health care and abortion rights and proposed tax measures to fund education and health care.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, saying her tax policies drive an exodus of businesses and residents similar to New York and California in a Truth Social post.
He said companies lured to Virginia under former Governor Glenn Youngkin are reconsidering their commitments.
Spanberger, who won the 2025 gubernatorial race, campaigned on health care and abortion rights and proposed tax measures to fund education and health care.