https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-calls-jay-jones-animal-says-anybody-would-put-prison-what-he-said
President Donald Trump called Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones an “animal” on Sunday, saying anyone else would face prison for his text messages wishing death on political opponents.
Trump made the comments aboard Air Force One after Jones repeatedly criticized him in a Virginia campaign debate last week. Reporters asked if he’d weigh in on the attorney general contest.
“You mean the one that wanted to kill some of his children and kill somebody? You mean the animal that wanted to kill somebody who should not be allowed to be running for that office?” Trump said.
“He’s a third-rate intellect, he’s a guy who – I’ve never seen anybody say what he said, that he wanted to kill his opponent’s children – he wanted to kill his opponent,” the president said.
“I can’t imagine anybody voting for Jay Jones,” he added. “Look, you would think he’s totally discredited. I would think he wouldn’t even be allowed to do that; anybody would be put in prison for what he said.”
Jones has apologized for the text messages and says he’s embarrassed by them.
Jones posted the video, writing, “Trump says he’s supporting @JasonMiyaresVA because I’ll join the AGs suing him.”
Trump says he’s supporting @JasonMiyaresVA because I’ll join the AGs suing him.
He’s right – and we’re going to win. pic.twitter.com/7HKSOHmaGD
— Jay Jones (@jonesjay) October 20, 2025
