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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Leaked Texts Signal A Larger Problem
- Jay Jones' leaked texts show he wished death upon political opponents and their children, then doubled down when confronted.
- Nick Freitas argues this incident signals a broader normalization of violent rhetoric on the Democratic left.
From Moderate Colleague To Violent Rhetoric
- Nick Freitas describes Jay Jones as a once-moderate colleague who personally knew Todd Gilbert and his children.
- Those personal ties heighten the severity of Jones' wish that Gilbert's child die to teach a policy lesson.
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.