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Virginia AG Candidate Faces Backlash Over Violent Texts

10/17/2025

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Jones Faces Backlash

Jay Jones, Democratic attorney general candidate in Virginia, faced backlash over violent text messages he sent in 2022.
The texts included hypothetical discussions about killing Republican figures, drawing criticism from Donald Trump and his allies.
Incumbent Republican Jason Miyares used the messages to question Jones's judgment and experience.
Jones vowed to continue his campaign, saying he accepts accountability and accuses Miyares of politicizing the issue.

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Ciattarelli and Earle-Sears Adopt Trump Tactics

New Jersey's Jack Ciattarelli and Virginia's Winsome Earle-Sears adopt Donald Trump's campaign tactics for 2025 elections.
Ciattarelli faces Mikie Sherrill as he backs Trump's policies, including ending sanctuary protections and implementing a voter ID system.
Earle-Sears, in a debate with Abigail Spanberger, questioned Spanberger about Jay Jones's violent text scandal.
Both emphasize MAGA policies, with Earle-Sears seeking Trump's endorsement and pushing tax cuts and immigration reforms before November 4.

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Jones Faces Backlash

Jay Jones, Democratic attorney general candidate in Virginia, faced backlash over violent text messages he sent in 2022.
The texts included hypothetical discussions about killing Republican figures, drawing criticism from Donald Trump and his allies.
Incumbent Republican Jason Miyares used the messages to question Jones's judgment and experience.
Jones vowed to continue his campaign, saying he accepts accountability and accuses Miyares of politicizing the issue.

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