Trump Criticizes Virginia Governor Spanberger Over Tax Policies, Warns of Potential Business Relocation

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200

President Donald Trump criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger ahead of his scheduled meetings in the state, claiming her tax policies are driving businesses and residents away, similar to what he has described in New York and California. In a post on Truth Social, Trump cited various taxes imposed by Spanberger's administration, including the Food and Beverage Tax, Digital Services Tax, and Utilities Tax, arguing these measures are sapping Virginia's economic vitality. He claimed that companies previously committed to relocating to Virginia under former Governor Glenn Youngkin were reconsidering their decisions. Spanberger, who won the 2025 gubernatorial race against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, has defended her tax and revenue proposals as necessary to fund priorities such as education and healthcare. Republicans have criticized the proposals as harmful to Virginia’s competitiveness. Trump warned that once businesses and high-income individuals leave, they are unl