Gov Spanberger destroys Trump's 'lies' with $7B investment record, calls him out for 'scapegoating'
RICHMOND, VA: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger launched a fierce counter-offensive against the White House on Saturday, April 11, accusing President Donald J Trump of blatant dishonesty.
In an explosive statement released via social media, the governor asserted that the president "lied" about her earlier today to distract the American public from "soaring gas prices" and the widespread "economic worry" she claims his administration has caused.
The governor’s rebuttal marks a significant escalation in the domestic friction between Richmond and Washington.
Spanberger argued that while the president and his allies are propagating "lies" regarding her tax policies, she is focused on delivering bipartisan solutions to stabilize the Commonwealth.
"Instead of offering solutions to the problems he is both creating and actively making worse, the president scapegoats," Spanberger wrote, labeling the tactic a habitual behavior for the Commander-in-Chief.
Abigail Spanberger fights 'lies' with bipartisan results
The President lied about me today on social media. While he tries to distract from the soaring gas prices and economic worry he has caused, here’s what we are doing in Virginia.
— Governor Abigail Spanberger (@GovernorVA) April 11, 2026
I’ve signed dozens of bipartisan bills into law to address high housing, healthcare, and energy costs…
Spanberger utilized her response to highlight a litany of legislative victories, framing them as a direct challenge to the president's narrative.
She confirmed that she has signed dozens of bipartisan bills aimed at lowering housing, healthcare, and energy costs.
Among these efforts is a major push to stop "predatory middlemen" from driving up the price of prescription medicine and new incentives for building affordable housing that "Virginians can actually afford."
The governor also detailed her focus on "energy independence," signing bills that help localities invest in new energy technology and protect families from the costs of infrastructure improvements.
By listing these accomplishments, Spanberger attempted to draw a sharp contrast between her administration's "real results" and the "social media distractions" she attributes to the president.
Seven billion dollar investment fuels growth
ICYMI: Aerospace company Avio is building a new $500 million manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania. The second-largest business investment in Southern Virginia history.
— Governor Abigail Spanberger (@GovernorVA) April 6, 2026
Today, I signed legislation to help close the deal — and bring more jobs to our Commonwealth.
Defending her economic record, Spanberger revealed that she has signed bills to accelerate $7.1 billion in capital investment projects across Virginia.
These initiatives are expected to bring more than 3,250 new jobs to the Commonwealth, including a milestone economic development project in Southern Virginia, the second-largest in the region's history.
The governor argued that these investments are the true foundation of stability for Virginia’s families and businesses.
She maintained that her focus remains on the "healthcare workforce" and "affordable housing programs," rather than the partisan tax debates she claims are being manufactured by the White House to shift blame for national economic struggles.
Abigail Spanberger accuses Trump of deflecting federal shortcomings
The core of Spanberger’s message centered on the president's perceived inability to address national crises.
She claimed the president "does it all the time," referring to his tendency to target state leaders to mask federal shortcomings.
By positioning herself as a provider of "stability," the governor is attempting to build a firewall against future presidential outbursts as the national political climate grows increasingly volatile.
Spanberger insists that her focus remains on delivering for her constituents. "In Virginia, I am focused on providing stability for families, businesses, and communities - and delivering real results," she concluded.