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flag Virginia Democrat Jay Jones faces backlash over 2022 texts mocking violence against GOP leader Todd Gilbert and his family.

flag 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. flag Vice President JD Vance demanded Jones withdraw, calling the remarks extreme and incompatible with public office. flag 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. flag The controversy has intensified scrutiny over the Democratic Party’s candidate selection and the boundaries of acceptable political discourse ahead of the 2025 elections.

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