Rep. Vernon Jones

2022 Campaign 07/30/20, 02:33

Rep. Vernon Jones (D-Ga.), an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump, tore into an MSNBC host after being asked if he is getting paid by the president. "Are you a paid campaign surrogate?" host Craig Melvin asked Jones during an interview on Wednesday, July 29. "Are you being compensated?" In response, ...

Politics 04/23/20, 05:36

Georgia Democratic state Rep. Vernon Jones said he is resigning from his seat in the state Legislature and abandoning plans for re-election after coming under pressure for endorsing President Donald Trump. Jones made headlines last week for bucking his party and becoming the first elected Democrat official in the state to ...

2022 Campaign 04/15/20, 05:22

Rep. Vernon Jones (D-Ga.) broke with his party on Tuesday, April 14, by becoming the first state-elected Democrat to endorse President Donald Trump's re-election campaign, citing the president's handling of the economy and support for African American community.  “It’s very simple to me. President Trump’s handling of the economy, his support ...