Abigail Spanberger

As I campaigned for governor last year, I traveled to every corner of Virginia and I heard the same pressing concern everywhere.

Costs are too high.

in housing, health care, energy, and child care.

And I know these same conversations are being had all across this country.

In a live address from Virginia, Spamburger pushed back on Trump's claims that the economy is roaring, saying voters told her a different story as she traveled around the state on the campaign trail.

Her speech may be a preview for what Democrats plan to emphasize this cycle.

It's a shift from 2024, when exit polls showed Trump won on economic issues.

But now Democrats see an opportunity as voters report struggling to keep up with the cost of living.

Elena Moore, NPR News.

Since this president took office last year, his reckless trade policies have forced American families to pay more than $1,700 each in tariff costs.

Small businesses have suffered.

Farmers have suffered.

Some losing entire markets.

Every day, Americans are paying the price.

Americans deserve to know that their leaders are

are focused on addressing the problems that keep them up at night.

Problems that dictate where you live, whether you can afford to start a business, or whether you have to skip a prescription in order to buy groceries.

So I'll ask again.

Is the president working to make life more affordable for you and your family?

As I campaigned for governor last year, I traveled to every corner of Virginia and I heard the same pressing concern everywhere.