Making the Argument with Nick Freitas They’re wishing death on children now!?
Oct 7, 2025
A Virginia Attorney General candidate is under fire for text messages wishing death on political foes and their children. The muted Democratic response raises questions about the party's acceptance of violent rhetoric. The discussion explores how this language shifted from fringe to mainstream within the Left. There are concerns about the implications if the candidate wins, including potential abuses of power. Finally, listeners are encouraged to take action in upcoming Virginia races to influence change.
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Text Messages Revealed And Confirmed
- The hosts read the actual text exchanges where Jones says 'Gilbert gets two bullets' and later confirms he meant it.
- Kerry Coyner begged him to stop, and Jones insisted pain was necessary to change policy views.
Apology Without Accountability
- The Democratic response framed the issue as a mistake while continuing to back Jones politically.
- Freitas contends that apologies without genuine accountability have become the default defense for such behavior.
Mainstream Support For Controversial Conduct
- High-profile Democrats, including Tim Kaine and local committees, publicly supported Jones despite his texts.
- The hosts argue this demonstrates the behavior is accepted within mainstream Democratic politics, not fringe.