October 31, 2025 News & Press Releases

At Sears Blacksburg Campaign Stop, Virginians Call Out Sears for Backing Trump’s Job Cuts


by DPVA Press

BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA – Today in Blacksburg – just four days ahead of Election Day – Virginians called out Winsome Earle-Sears for backing Donald Trump’s attacks on Virginia jobs that have been devastating for the Commonwealth. Sears backs Trump’s DOGE cuts and has repeatedly downplayed and dismissed them.  
 
“Virginians know no matter what Sears says, she will always put her loyalty to Donald Trump ahead of the Commonwealth, and they are showing up to make sure she can’t hide from her dangerous record of backing Trump’s job and healthcare cuts,” said DPVA Spokesperson Maggie Amjad.
 
Winsome Earle-Sears’ record putting Trump ahead of the Commonwealth:
 
Sears has refused to call on Trump to stop firing Virginians amid the government shutdown and threats of DOGE 2.0.

When asked directly about her support for Trump’s policies, Sears didn't disagree with him on anything – including his policies that have cost Virginia its “Top State for Business” ranking, will take healthcare away from 350,000 Virginians, and raise costs for Virginia families. 

  • Sears has repeatedly begged for Trump’s endorsement and brought key Trump allies like Vivek Ramaswamy to campaign with her in Virginia.

Sears has defended Trump’s attacks on Virginia’s workforce and economy.

Sears cheered on Trump’s tariffs that are raising costs for Virginia families by $2,300, saying “I think that’s good.” 

Sears praised Trump’s tax law saying it “does so many great things” while it will strip 350,000 Virginians of healthcare and put at least six rural hospitals at risk of closing. 

  • Last month, a Virginia healthcare provider announced that it’s closing three of its rural health clinics due to the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

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