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Virginia Democrat Jay Jones faces backlash over 2022 texts mocking violence against GOP leader Todd Gilbert and his family.
On October 4, 2025, Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia Attorney General, faced intense backlash after private text messages from 2022 resurfaced, in which he made violent jokes about shooting Republican Speaker Todd Gilbert and his children.
Vice President JD Vance demanded Jones withdraw, calling the remarks extreme and incompatible with public office.
Despite condemning the comments, Virginia Democratic senators Louise Lucas and Mamie Locke endorsed Jones, citing his character and vision, drawing criticism for seeming to condone violent rhetoric.
The controversy has intensified scrutiny over the Democratic Party’s candidate selection and the boundaries of acceptable political discourse ahead of the 2025 elections.
El demócrata de Virginia, Jay Jones, se enfrenta a una reacción violenta por los mensajes de texto de 2022 que se burlan de la violencia contra el líder republicano Todd Gilbert y su familia.