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

President Donald Trump has indicated strong support for Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears in the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial race. When asked by the Washington Examiner if he would endorse her, Trump responded affirmatively outside Lehigh Valley International Airport, noting her challenging campaign and criticizing her opponent. Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee, has faced questions about her previous criticism of Trump, including comments from 2022 where she described him as a "liability" to the party and suggested he should step down. She maintained her support for Trump was consistent and recently met with him at the Oval Office, though details of their discussion remain private. Virginia’s current governor, Glenn Youngkin, a Trump ally, has campaigned extensively with the former president to help flip the state red, though the effort was ultimately unsuccessful. With Youngkin term-limited, Earle-Sears aims to secure the governorship for the Republicans. In the upcoming election scheduled for early November, Earle-Sears will compete against Democrat Abigail Spanberger. Recent polls indicate Spanberger holds a 7.5-point lead over Earle-Sears, with 46% compared to 38.5% su...