The Tucker Carlson Show

Tucker & Steve Bannon on Jay Jones’ Desire to Genocide Republican Kids and the Future of the Right

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Oct 16, 2025
Steve Bannon, a political strategist and former White House chief strategist, joins Terry Kilgore, a veteran Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, to discuss alarming revelations surrounding Jay Jones' controversial texts threatening violence against Republican families. Bannon explores the implications of this radicalization in politics and argues for major reforms in the FBI. Together, they examine the moral double standards surrounding partisan politics and emphasize the need for Republican resilience in the face of escalating tensions.
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INSIGHT

Explicit Call To Kill Political Opponents

  • Jay Jones explicitly told a colleague he wanted the speaker and his children killed and doubled down when confronted.
  • Tucker argues that such genocidal intent is disqualifying for a candidate for attorney general.
ANECDOTE

Jones' Privileged Background Highlighted

  • Tucker recounts Jay Jones' privileged upbringing: private school, William & Mary, UVA Law, and judge parents.
  • He uses Jones' background to question Jones' victimhood claims about racism.
INSIGHT

Leaked Texts Vary Widely In Severity

  • Tucker contrasts casual crude GOP chats with Jay Jones' explicit genocidal statements to show scale and seriousness.
  • He argues that Jones' repeated affirmations make the case unequivocal.
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