Virginia Lawmakers Condemn Democratic AG Nominee Jay Jones over Threatening Texts to GOP Lawmaker
Jay Jones faces bipartisan demands to quit after 2022 texts revealed violent fantasies against a Republican leader and hateful remarks about his children, sparking widespread condemnation.
10 Articles
10 Articles
Va.’s Earle-Sears to Newsmax: AG Candidate’s Texts Show ‘Lack of Character’
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears told Newsmax on Monday that 2022 text messages attributed to Democrat Attorney General nominee Jay Jones — in which he allegedly fantasized about violence toward a state Republican lawmaker and his children — reveal a "lack of character." Earle-Sears told "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE" the messages and the continued support Jones has received from some Democrats underscore a larger problem of violent rhetoric in Vi…
Pressure grows on Virginia Democratic candidate to quit after violent text messages
(The Hill) – Pressure is mounting on Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones to drop out of his race following leaked text messages in which he openly talks about violence directed toward former Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R). A chorus of Republicans in and out of Virginia is calling on Jones to drop out, including President Trump and Vice President Vance. The Republican gubernatorial nominee, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears…
Democrat's vile texts wish death on GOP lawmaker — even MSNBC host demands AG nominee drop out of race
Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones is facing increasing pressure to withdraw from the race after a disturbing text message exchange he had with a colleague in 2022 was leaked to the public. The messages were so upsetting that they even prompted an MSNBC host to call for Jones to end his campaign.Jones, then a Democratic Virginia House delegate, texted Republican House Delegate Carrie Coyner on August 8, 2022, criticizing Repu…
Virginia lawmakers condemn Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones over threatening texts to GOP lawmaker
RICHMOND, Va. Virginia lawmakers are responding with sharp criticism after Democratic Attorney General nominee Jay Jones apologized for sending threatening text messages regarding a former Republican House Speaker in 2022.The controversy erupted Friday when National Review reported that Jones texted a Republican delegate saying he would "put two bullets to the head" of former Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert. Jones also allegedly wished har…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium