From Breitbart: Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson have both called on Virginia Democrat attorney general candidate Jay Jones to withdraw from the race, citing private text messages he sent to Republican Delegate Carrie Coyner in which he entertained a hypothetical about shooting then–House Speaker Todd Gilbert and referenced his children dying.
Vance posted on X, “The Democrat candidate for AG in Virginia has been fantasizing about murdering his political opponents in private messages. I’m sure the people hyperventilating about sombrero memes will join me in calling for this very deranged person to drop out of the race.”
(Vance’s reference to “sombrero memes” followed recent posts by President Trump depicting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero during the ongoing shutdown, a subject Vance previously addressed in comments covered here).
The Democrat candidate for AG in Virginia has been fantasizing about murdering his political opponents in private messages. I’m sure the people hyperventilating about sombrero memes will join me in calling for this very deranged person to drop out of the race. https://t.co/ZapsWc9VFG
— JD Vance (@JDVance) October 4, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote, “These text messages are plainly disqualifying for anyone who aspires to public office. There is no conceivable justification for wishing violence against a political opponent and their children. Mr. Jay Jones should immediately withdraw his candidacy, save himself and his party from further embarrassment, and take some time to reflect.”
These text messages are plainly disqualifying for anyone who aspires to public office.
There is no conceivable justification for wishing violence against a political opponent and their children.
Mr. Jay Jones should immediately withdraw his candidacy, save himself and his…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) October 4, 2025
Jones released an “apology” statement to the media, but he has not even posted that on his campaign X page.
New statement from Jay Jones ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/UsWLKC3feE
— Nick Minock (@NickMinock) October 4, 2025
A number of people are calling for Jones to withdraw from the race.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair slammed Democrats for refusing to withdraw their support from Jones.
The @VADemocrats and @DemocraticAGs condone Jay Jones’ disgusting behavior and threats by refusing to withdraw their support.
— James Blair (@JamesBlairUSA) October 4, 2025
The Virginia Republican Party said, “Jay Jones should do the right thing and withdraw from the race.”
When a Democrat has lost The Washington Post, he’s got big problems.
Jay Jones should do the right thing and withdraw from the race.
Abigail Spanberger and Ghazala Hashmi should do the right thing and call on Jay Jones to withdraw.
He does not have the temperament to lead. pic.twitter.com/5DrHucmYZg
— Virginia GOP (@VA_GOP) October 4, 2025
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican who is running for governor of the state, also called for Jones to drop out of the race.
Jay Jones wished death on children and fantasized about killing people.
Abigail Spanberger’s response was empty—she condemned the rhetoric but stopped short of saying what any serious leader would: Jay Jones must drop out.
Her response is simply not good enough. pic.twitter.com/7QPTjV3D8l
— Winsome Earle-Sears (@winwithwinsome) October 3, 2025
Former Trump campaign official Tim Murtaugh also said Jones would withdraw.
Read these texts from Jay Jones, Democrat candidate for attorney general of Virginia.
His are the gray bubbles on the left.
Read them, as he talks about putting two bullets into the head of a political adversary.
He should withdraw in disgrace.https://t.co/L1a25YHIaZ pic.twitter.com/TcgfL8jABU
— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) October 3, 2025
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Tex.) wrote, “Dem leaders in Virginia must call on Dem AG candidate Jay Jones to withdraw. These texts by him are insane. Virginia is the historic cradle of our Republic – from Jamestown to the Declaration… from Washington to Jefferson, Madison, & Monroe. Jones is not fit to serve.”
Dem leaders in Virginia must call on Dem AG candidate Jay Jones to withdraw. These texts by him are insane. Virginia is the historic cradle of our Republic – from Jamestown to the Declaration… from Washington to Jefferson, Madison, & Monroe. Jones is not fit to serve. pic.twitter.com/Nem3Z83zUh
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) October 4, 2025
Why is the media ignoring the shocking revelation that Virginia Democrat attorney general candidate Jay Jones fantasized about shooting his opponent and wishing death upon their children?
Jones is unfit for office and he should immediately withdraw from the race! https://t.co/0klxr9z8BP
— Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) October 4, 2025
There are some things that should NEVER be said – not in public, not in private, not ever.
What Jay Jones said isn’t just disturbing. It’s disqualifying. Virginians deserve better than this kind of rhetoric from anyone seeking public office.
I’m calling on Jay Jones to withdraw…
— Lisa McClain (@LisaForCongress) October 4, 2025
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