Virginia AG Candidate Texted Shooting Threat to GOP Leader
Texts show Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones once referenced putting "two bullets to the head" of a GOP leader and sent a shooting threat, sparking controversy. Sen. Mark Warner donated $25,000 to Jones' campaign in August and is linked via a joint ActBlue fundraising page, and Warner's office has not said whether he will seek return of the donation or call on Jones to drop out.
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📌 Key Facts
- Sen. Mark Warner's campaign donated $25,000 to Jay Jones' attorney general campaign in August, according to campaign finance records.
- There is a joint ActBlue fundraising page linking Jay Jones and Sen. Warner's fundraising activity.
- Warner's office had not responded to requests about whether he will seek return of the donation or call on Jones to drop out.
📚 Contextual Background
- The Virginia Attorney General election contest between Jay Jones and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares is scheduled for November 4, 2025.
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Dem senator's hefty donation to disgraced AG candidate's campaign comes back to haunt him
New information:
- Sen. Mark Warner's campaign donated $25,000 to Jay Jones' attorney general campaign in August, according to campaign finance records.
- There is a joint fundraising page for Jones and Warner on ActBlue tying their fundraising activity together.
- Warner's office had not responded to requests about whether he will seek return of the donation or call on Jones to drop out.