According to a post on X, President Trump called on Virginians to “storm the polls” today and vote down a congressional map that would give 10 seats to Democrats and one to a Republican. The post, which includes a video of the former president, quotes him saying, “Virginia, vote ‘No’ to save your country!” The message is drawing attention online in the final stretch of voting, with users reacting to the potential shift in the state’s congressional seats.
The post was shared on X by user @EricLDaugh, who included a Fox News video clip.
In the video, former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin appears on Fox News discussing the referendum on a new congressional map. The footage shows on-screen graphics comparing current and proposed districts, along with news banners about the vote scheduled for today.
According to the post caption, President Trump called on Virginians to storm the polls and vote down the map that would give Democrats 10 seats and Republicans one. The clip itself does not show Trump speaking directly.
Online Reactions to Trump’s Call on Virginia Voters
Some users focused on Republican responsibility, with one writing, “Virginia Republicans can share the blame, by not taking care of business.”
Others stressed voter action, stating, “If republicans who live in Virginia don’t storm the polls, then they will be the cause of their own misery,” and “I love Trump, but where has he been? This is such an afterthought. This was important, and the Republicans ignored it.”
Additional comments raised questions about the process, such as “The real question IS, how do you know the vote count on this new map will be an honest one? Cheaters gonna cheat. Confidence is eroding FAST!”
One offered support for Trump while clarifying the state-level stakes, while another took direct opposition, writing, “If Trump says vote no, make sure and vote yes, because he & his republican pedo buddies are scum of the Earth.”
The moment stands out because of the potential shift in Virginia’s congressional seats during the final stretch of voting and the range of viewpoints expressed in the responses.
As voting continues today in Virginia, the post has become part of the wider online conversation about the congressional map referendum. The clip adds one more voice to the ongoing debate over the state’s future representation in Congress.
