The Jay Jones Texts.

Virginia Democrats have a violence problem

Jay Jones sent disturbing text messages about killing former Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert and hoping his children would die, sparking calls for accountability.

Va. Fraternal Order of Police ‘Unequivocally Condemn’ Dem AG Candidate’s ‘Violent Text Messages’

In an open letter Monday, Virginia’s Fraternal Order of Police called on Democrat Jay Jones to withdrawn from the race to be the state’s next attorney general, in light of newly-surfaced text messages revealing Jones’ desire to kill a political opponent. “The men and women of the Virginia Fraternal Order unequivocally condemn these violent text messages sent by you about a political opponent and his family,” Virginia FOP President Ray Clemons wr…

The Jay Jones texts.

I'm Isaac Saul, and this is Tangle: an independent, nonpartisan, subscriber-supported politics newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day — then “my take.”Are you new here? Get free emails to your inbox daily. Would you rather listen? You can find our podcast here.Today’s read: 12 minutes.📱Texts sent by the Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general have embroiled him in contr…

Virginia Politics Insider: Trump says Jones should drop out

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Trump Endorses Virginia GOP AG Candidate Jason Miyares

President Donald Trump endorsed Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares in his reelection campaign, and called for Jay Jones to "drop out."