US EditionVance says Jay Jones texts ‘far worse’ after Young Republicans’ chat exposed
- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance dismissed concerns as `pearl clutching`, arguing Jay Jones, Virginia Democrat's violent texts were `far worse`, sparking rebukes.
- Politico reported 2,900 pages of leaked chats among state-level Young Republicans, containing slurs, praise for Adolf Hitler, and references to rape and gas chambers.
- Leaked 2022 texts show Jay Jones called for violence against then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert, including one message saying Gilbert should get `two bullets to the head`.
- Several Young Republicans named in the chats have stepped down, and Representative Ro Khanna joined Democratic lawmakers in responding to the revelations.
- The uproar comes just weeks after the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last month, intensifying political violence concerns as Vance pivoted to Jones's texts.
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JD Vance faults 'scumbag' reporters who leaked vile texts from Young Republican leaders
Vice President JD Vance faulted "scumbag" reporters for leaking text messages from leaders of Young Republican groups that praised Adolf Hitler, used the N-word, joked about putting political opponents in gas chambers, and praised rape.While appearing on the Charlie Kirk Show on Wednesday, Vance was...
JD Vance Slammed After Dismissing 'Pearl Clutching' Over Young Republican Leaders' Texts Praising Hitler
Vice President JD Vance was called out for refusing to condemn Young Republican leaders after their racist, misogynistic and antisemitic group chat was leaked online.Vance instead took the opportunity to attack Virginia Democrat Jay Jones and shared a screenshot of leaked 2022 texts in which Jones allegedly called for violence against then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert. Jones said Gilbert should get “two bullets to the head.”Vance said Jones’ comme…
VP Vance uses Dem candidate's text to put pearl clutching over 'college group chat' to rest · American Wire News
As corporate media radio silence continued about a Virginia politician’s violent rhetoric, the vice president silenced those “pearl clutching” over a “college group chat” with a scathing post. In the nearly two-week span since former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) “two bullets to the head” text message had been exposed, media bias persisted as the story received next to no coverage and talking heads showed no interest in pressuring politicians to c…
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