During the first and only debate for the Virginia attorney general, Democratic candidate Jay Jones faced scrutiny over his past violent comments and reckless driving conviction from 2022. Critics questioned why voters should trust his judgment given these revelations.
K. Brett Marston challenged Jones multiple times on his violent rhetoric, but instead of expressing genuine remorse, Jones attempted to shift the focus. He claimed his moral standing came from being “held accountable by his party,” a statement that many find misleading.
Jones then criticized Attorney General Jason Miyares for being “too weak” to confront President Trump, indicating that his campaign priorities lean more towards political vendettas rather than law and order. While Miyares emphasized issues like crime and border security, Jones appeared more focused on targeting Trump.
K. Brett Marston:
Why should voters trust your judgment moving forward?
Jay Jones:
Well, look, Brett, I want to say one thing — Jason Miyares can’t prosecute a case against Donald Trump, that’s for sure. And I will also say this: I was held accountable by my party, and I deeply, deeply respect that. But what about when Donald Trump used incendiary language to incite a riot to try to overturn an election here in this country?
What about when Winsome Sears used violent language about people who disagree with you and her in your extreme position on abortion? What about when John Reid shared Nazi porn? You haven’t said a word. I’ve taken accountability for my mistakes. It’s time you — we — take accountability, too.
K. Brett Marston:
And let me ask this one more time, Delegate Jones, just so we’re clear and the voters understand — why do you think they should trust your judgment based upon these two events that we’ve discussed?
Jay Jones:
I’ve taken accountability for my mistakes, and I know that people in Virginia right now demand and deserve leaders who accept when they make mistakes, can acknowledge that, and have been held accountable.
This job right now demands someone who will hold Donald Trump accountable. For the last nine months, Jason has had 50 chances to sue the administration — to protect us, to protect our workers, to protect our health care, to protect our K-12 funding, and funding for law enforcement. And his office hasn’t done a thing because he’s too weak and too scared to stand up to the President.
WATCH:
IN VIRGINIA… Disgraced Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones was pressed on why voters should trust someone with such poor moral character..
His response?
‘I was held accountable by my party, also I’m going to prosecute President Trump, because he’s bad, and orange.’
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— Walter Curt (@WCdispatch_) October 17, 2025
