VA-AG: Jones defends himself over violent texts, reckless driving at Virginia attorney general debate

[RandySF]

Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones defended himself over unearthed violent texts and a past reckless driving conviction on stage at Thursday’s highly anticipated attorney general debate in Richmond.

“Let me be very clear: I am ashamed, I am embarrassed, and I am sorry. I am sorry to Speaker Gilbert, I am sorry to his family, and I am sorry to every single Virginian,” Jones said during his four-minute opening remarks, referring to the recently surfaced violent text messages he sent in 2022 about former state House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R) and his family.

Jones went on to tie incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) to President Trump, calling his opponent “a willing cheerleader” for Trump.

“Jason is going to make this race about my mistakes but this race has always been about more,” Jones said.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5559730-jay-jones-defends-violent-texts/

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones just took full responsibility for controversial text messages.

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