Georgia Black state lawmaker who supports Trump won't resign (for now). |
He is no longer planning to resign and will instead of serve the remainder of his term.
A day after Jones said he would resign effective immediately, Jones posted a Twitter video stating he changed his mind because he received "overwhelming" support from his constituents.
"Because of what you did for me, I'm going to remain on the battlefield," Jones said. "I'm going to complete my term. I'm going to continue to put my country before my party. And I'm going to do everything I can to get Donald J. Trump elected."
Yesterday, I announced my intentions to resign from my office. But shortly thereafter, the outpour of support I received was too great for me to ignore.— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
I will not allow the Democrats to bully me into submission. I will not let them win.
I will NOT resign. #MAGA pic.twitter.com/gR2MsU5Rb3
The way the Democrat Party has treated me this past week has made one thing clear: they are the bigots they claim to hate and I won’t be silent about it. pic.twitter.com/9kE9kcfWKS— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
I’m taking on my own party with everything I have in me as I fight to re-elect @realDonaldTrump.— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
Stay up to date with my journey by signing up for my new email newsletter! Let’s #MAGA. https://t.co/cD2QaRDHU8
.@RepVernonJones to @larryelder:— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
“Joe Biden talked about illegals...but you don’t hear him talking about African-Americans.”#LIVE
.@RepVernonJones to @larryelder:— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
“I didn’t leave the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party left me.”#LIVE
Straight white men aren’t the black community’s enemy.— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 22, 2020
Decades of failed liberal policies that have fostered dependency are.
Thanks to you all, I am almost at 50,000 followers.— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
While my party may have left me, freedom-loving, country over party Americans have embraced me.
Thank you, all. Our work is only just beginning.
I look forward to committing my full energy to the re-election of @realDonaldTrump and ensuring that the radical Democrats that have overtaken my party suffer a resounding defeat. https://t.co/WdbNPnBsO6— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 22, 2020
Jones has been a subject of frequent controversy. Folks say he doesn't even live in his district.
His district includes DeKalb and Rockdale Counties. Those are part of suburban Atlanta.
The Democrat made a viral video stating he backing Trump due to his support for criminal justice reform and historically black colleges and universities.
Vernon Jones got him a show called Looney Coons. |
State Sen. Nikema Williams said Jones is a total "embarrassment."
Jones did say he's no longer running for the seat. He was convinced by Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to finish out his term. Cause if he would have resigned, Kemp would be forced to hold a special election before the primary and it would cost time. The controversial governor is battling over reopening the state of Georgia as it seen is rise in COVID-19 deaths.
Veron Jones is a LOONEY COON.
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