DNC Statement on Trump Parachuting Into Virginia Arrow

In response to Donald Trump parachuting into Virginia today after throwing Virginia's economy into crisis, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement:

"Winsome Earle-Sears doesn't care that Donald Trump has single-handedly thrown Virginia's economy into crisis. She continues to defend Trump and his mass-firing of veterans in Virginia, who he has called 'suckers and losers,' and remains silent on her running mate's racist, pro-Nazi social media posts. While Earle-Sears is focused on defending Trump and his billionaire backers at all costs, Abigail Spangberger is fighting to lower costs for Virginia families."

A reminder of Donald Trump's devastating record for Virginians:

• Under Donald Trump, Virginia is on track to have virtually no job growth in 2026.
  
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new unemployment data, which shows that in Virginia, the unemployment rate skyrocketed to 3.6%, a 0.6% increase since Trump took office.
  • Virginia saw unemployment rise for seven consecutive months in 2025.
    
• Trump's devastating budget betrayal puts 350,000 Virginians at risk of losing their health care.
  
• Three rural clinics in Virginia have closed services since Trump's budget betrayal with at least six rural hospitals still at risk.
  
• Rural communities in Virginia will lose $5.95 billion in Medicaid funds over the next 10 years - the fourth highest in the country.
  
• Winsome Earle-Sears threw hard-working Virginians under the bus last week by refusing three times to tell Trump not to fire Virginians.
  
• Experts believe Virginia will lose jobs this year and is at "high risk" for a recession.
  
• Now, amidst the government shutdown, Donald Trump is gearing up to fire even more federal workers, disproportionately harming Virginians even more.