Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to Deliver Democratic Response to Trump's State of the Union

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and swing-state leader, is delivering the official Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address, focusing on cost-of-living, healthcare, housing, and democratic institutions. Spanberger, Virginia's first female governor, won office campaigning on family affordability. Meanwhile, some Democrats, including Senator Adam Schiff, plan to boycott the address and participate in a counter-event highlighting issues like immigration enforcement and survivor justice. Various guests and lawmakers attending the address reflect diverse policy concerns.