WASHINGTON D.C., DC — In a recent interview with NewsNation, President Donald Trump expressed strong support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, stating, "I think the Republican candidate is very good, and I think she should win."
He contrasted Earle-Sears with her Democratic opponent, Abigail Spanberger, calling her a "disaster" and criticizing her debate performance: "I watched her in the debate, she couldn’t answer the most basic question."
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Earle-Sears responded to Trump's comments on social media , thanking him for his support and agreeing with his assessment of Spanberger.
The gubernatorial race has been marked by controversy, particularly concerning Democratic