“Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, Hitler, and Pol Pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head.”
Jay Jones
Politician
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Texts to Del. Carrie Coyner about then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert, first published by National Review. Jones was later elected Virginia attorney general.
Apology
Oct 3, 2025: "I take full responsibility for my actions... I am embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry." Last checked Nov 9, 2026.
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