Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address | State of the Union address

Abigail Spanberger, the first female governor of Virginia, will deliver the Democratic response to Donald Trump's State of the Union address next week. The selection of Spanberger, a former undercover CIA officer and Congresswoman, highlights Democrats' desire for a pragmatic voice in their efforts to regain control of Congress this November. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer praised her record of holding Trump accountable and winning races in competitive areas. Spanberger plans to address Americans' concerns about rising costs, community chaos, and the fear of daily uncertainty.