Trump blasts Spanberger ahead of Virginia meetings, says state faces tax base exodus like New York, California President Donald Trump criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s tax policies, suggesting they are causing a “tax base exodus” similar to New York and California. He stated that new companies considering moves to Virginia under former Governor Youngkin are now reconsidering. Trump warned that people and companies leaving the state may never return.

• President Trump criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s tax policies.
• He warned of a tax base exodus, comparing Virginia to New York and California.
• Trump claimed companies reconsidering moves to Virginia under former Governor Youngkin.
• Spanberger’s office argues tax measures are needed to fund priorities like education and health care.
• Republicans criticize her proposals as tax hikes that could harm the business climate.