Helmer: Virginia voters tell Trump "no more hiding from accountability"

On The Final 5, Virginia Delegate Dan Helmer (D) casts Virginia’s referendum victory as a direct rebuke of President Trump and the broader MAGA movement, arguing voters chose to preserve “democratic accountability” rather than let Republicans redraw districts to shield unpopular policies. Helmer dismisses GOP claims of a rigged process as sour-grapes election denial, says he expects the Virginia Supreme Court to uphold the result, and frames the fight as bigger than one state. He also uses the moment to position himself as a battle-ready candidate for Virginia’s new 7th District, saying Democrats need fighters in Congress, not caution.