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TURNCOAT: Never-Trump Ex-Pence Staffer Launches Democrat Campaign in Virginia

Gary FranchiApril 14, 2026244 views
TURNCOAT: Never-Trump Ex-Pence Staffer Launches Democrat Campaign in Virginia
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The mask has finally come off. Olivia Troye, the backstabbing former adviser to Mike Pence who made a career out of trashing President Trump, announced Tuesday she's running for Congress in Virginia—as a Democrat, naturally.

Troye, who served as Pence's homeland security and counterterrorism adviser before dramatically quitting in 2020, is seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Her announcement confirms what patriots have known all along: she was never really a conservative to begin with.

This is the same Olivia Troye who threw Trump under the bus during his first term, claiming she witnessed the President's "disregard for human life" during COVID-19 briefings. Now she's officially joined the party of open borders, endless spending, and woke extremism.

From RINO Staffer to Full-Blown Democrat

Troye's transformation from Republican staffer to Democrat candidate didn't happen overnight. After resigning in August 2020, she became a darling of the liberal media, appearing on CNN and MSNBC to trash the America First movement that millions of patriots support.

She even endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024, proving that her allegiances were always with the swamp, not the American people. Her congressional run is simply the logical next step for someone who sold out her principles for mainstream media fame.

"Troye represents everything wrong with the Washington establishment—a career bureaucrat who stabbed her boss in the back the moment it became politically convenient," one Trump administration veteran told reporters.

Virginia's 10th District, which includes parts of Northern Virginia's swamp suburbs, has become increasingly blue thanks to federal government employees who benefit from the bloated administrative state. Troye fits right in with the deep state crowd that wants to keep the gravy train running.

While President Trump works to drain the swamp and implement his America First agenda, turncoats like Troye are desperately trying to preserve the corrupt system that made them rich. Patriots in Virginia deserve better than a Benedict Arnold who can't even stick to her own party's principles.

Will Virginia voters reward this shameless opportunist, or will they see through her transparent power grab?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Not surprised at all. The swamp creatures always show their true colors eventually.
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TaxpayerTedVerifiedjust now
I worked in DC for 15 years and saw this happen over and over again. Staffers jump ship the moment they think it'll benefit their careers. No loyalty, no principles.
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SwampWatcherVerifiedjust now
Same here! It's all about networking and climbing the ladder for these people.
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OldDominionVerifiedjust now
Virginia Republicans better not let this slide. We've already lost too much ground to Democrats in recent elections and can't afford to have former Republicans helping them gain more seats.
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ConservativeFirstVerifiedjust now
This is exactly why Trump was right to clean house. Too many RINOs and establishment types infiltrated the administration from day one. We need people who actually believe in conservative principles, not career politicians looking for their next paycheck.
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VirginiaVoterVerifiedjust now
Does anyone know which district this person is running in? I want to make sure my neighbors know about their background before election day.
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RichmondResidentVerifiedjust now
I think it's the 7th district but don't quote me on that. Either way, we need to spread the word.
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AmericaFirst2025Verifiedjust now
Turncoat is right! 🇺🇸