Virginia Gov. Spanberger to give Democrats’ response to Trump’s State of the Union Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has been selected to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address. Her party hopes to use her proven success with messages focused on affordability in the upcoming midterm elections. This strategic choice underscores the party’s focus on economic issues.

• Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
• The Democratic party aims to replicate Spanberger’s successful messaging on affordability.
• This strategy is intended for use in the upcoming midterm races.