Trump Signals Support for Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia Governor Race

President Donald Trump publicly indicated his intention to endorse Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia's upcoming gubernatorial race. When asked by the Washington Examiner outside Lehigh Valley International Airport whether he would support her, Trump responded affirmatively, noting that while Earle-Sears faces a challenging campaign, her opponent is not very strong. This hint of endorsement comes after a tense interview with CNN's Manu Raju, where Earle-Sears addressed past criticisms of Trump, including her 2022 statement calling him a "liability" for the Republican Party and suggesting he should step down. Earle-Sears maintained her support for Trump has been consistent and mentioned a recent meeting with him in the Oval Office, though details were not disclosed. Virginia's current governor, Glenn Youngkin, a Trump ally, has campaigned with the former President to bolster Republican chances in the state, which narrowly favored Democrats in the last election. With Youngkin term-limited, Earle-Sears is poised to continue the Republican presence in the governor's mansion. Earle-Sears will compete against Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger in the November ele...