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Pressure Mounts on Virginia AG Nominee Jay Jones After Violent 2022 Texts Surface
Jay Jones apologized for 2022 texts threatening violence against a Republican rival, facing bipartisan calls to quit amid a tight Virginia attorney general race, polls show him leading by 6 points.
- Democratic candidate Jay Jones faced pressure to withdraw after violent texts directed at Republican Todd Gilbert were revealed.
- President Donald Trump and Republicans called for Jones to quit the race, labeling his comments as unacceptable.
- Jones has apologized for remarks he made in a 2022 text exchange, which included wishing harm on Gilbert's family.
- His opponent criticized a Democratic gubernatorial candidate for supporting Jones, which has become a focal point in the campaign.
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Virginia AG to Newsmax: ‘Floored’ by Jay Jones’ Texts
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares told Newsmax on Monday that he was "floored" by Democrat Attorney General candidate Jay Jones' text messages targeting a former Republican lawmaker, calling them disqualifying for anyone seeking to serve as the state's top law enforcement officer. On "Rob Schmitt Tonight," Miyares said the messages — in which Jones said he wanted to put "two bullets" in the head of then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert, a Republ…
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