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President Donald Trump is calling on Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones to withdraw from the race following the public release of 2022 texts. The messages reportedly suggest a former Virginia House speaker should receive "two bullets to the head." Trump labeled Jones a "Radical Left Lunatic" and endorsed incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares. Republican Delegate Carrie Coyner shared the screenshots, deeming the messages "disqualifying." Jones acknowledged regretting some texts but accused his opponent of spreading "smears."

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