Jay Jones Statement on Trump Administration’s Outrageous Attacks on University of Virginia

Jay Jones Statement on Trump Administration’s Outrageous Attacks on University of Virginia

Norfolk, VA – In response to the resignation of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, Jay Jones, Democratic nominee for Attorney General, made the following statement:

“The Trump Administration’s shameful and extreme political attacks against the University of Virginia undermine the rule of law, centuries of tradition, and all that UVA contributes to our Commonwealth. 

“Let’s be clear: Donald Trump is trying to force his MAGA agenda onto Virginia. We need an Attorney General who will stand up for Virginians first and faithfully uphold equal protection under the law  — not Jason Miyares, who has made it clear he answers to Trump, not the people of Virginia.

“The Attorney General is the people’s lawyer — responsible for defending our public institutions, upholding the Constitution, and ensuring no one is above the law, including Donald Trump.”