British News Agency

In remarks ahead of his visit to Virginia, U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention to the economic trajectory and tax increases, especially in states governed by Democratic governors.

Speaking about the situation in Virginia, Trump said, “I am going to Virginia for Trump National Meetings. I can’t believe what new Governor Spanberger has done to the state. Very sad! She is adding a lot of taxes; food and beverage tax, digital services tax, utilities tax, and more. The state has lost its energy, vitality, and strength.”

Arguing that the economic gains from former Governor Youngkin’s period had been lost, Trump said, “New companies that signed agreements to come to the state during Governor Youngkin’s tenure are now looking for ways to leave. This has turned from a thriving and strong place into a state run by a person with no concept of economic strength. Those who voted for Spanberger are now saying, ‘Why did I do that?’”

Stating that a similar exodus is also taking place in states like New York and California, Trump made the following assessment:

“There is a similar situation in New York and especially in California; wealthy, job-creating people and companies are being forced to flee at levels never seen before. They want to impose a wealth tax, which leaves them no other alternative. As President of the United States, I am ashamed to watch the destruction of once great and thriving states.”