VERNON JONES
Posted on 08/01/2020 6:13:08 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
Sparks flew on MSNBC when Trump supporter Vernon Jones went toe-to-toe with network host Craig Melvin, who asked if he is a paid surrogate for the White House.
Jones, a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives who announced his support for President Donald Trump in April, is engaged in open combat with his party over the endorsement.
That war of words carried over to MSNBC on Wednesday when Jones faced a gauntlet of questions from the liberal host and got heated when Melvin asserted Jones is being paid by the Trump campaign for his support.
After Melvin asked Jones if he is “being compensated” for his support of President Donald Trump, Jones fired back.
“Let me be clear. You get paid to shape a liberal narrative. You get paid to attack this president,” Jones told Melvin.
“I don’t get a dime for this president. I don’t get a dime from the campaign. Everything I’ve done has been me and based on my principles. See, that’s the problem. When an African American –”
Jones was cut off by Melvin, who said, “Sir, I did not raise your race.”
“You only ask me that because I don’t fit your narrative. … I don’t want anything from this president,” Jones said.
“It’s what I can do for my country,” he continued, “and you need to accept that many other African-Americans and others support this president because of his policies. And to insult me, to say am I getting paid, that is disgraceful and that’s representative of MSNBC and their narrative to keep blacks silent who happen to support this president.”
Jones then demanded he receive fair treatment from the MSNBC host.
“Why can’t I be like white liberals or other whites, nobody questions if they’re getting paid. … So do you ask Democrats if they getting paid? Are you getting paid by Joe Biden?” he asked Melvin.
VERNON JONES
They actually aired some truth????
The black MSNBC propagandist is married to a blonde White woman.
Brilliant!
My man VJ.
Sounds like stealth truth. MSNBC was trapped into letting an actual fact out.
What a no-talent, condescending AA hire.
Yes sir.
Sometimes you steer into the truth. Sometimes the truth steers into you!
Nice slam!
This shows what they really think of black people.
Vernon Jones
Jun 9
I’ve watched countless videos of Trump supporters getting attacked in the streets simply due to their support of DonaldTrump
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Let’s call this what this is: a hate crime. And as we return to the legislature next week, I’ll be introducing legislation that’ll make it such.
https://twitter.com/RepVernonJones
Vernon Jones
I’ve been invited to the White House numerous times. I’ve sat across from the President in the Oval Office. I’ve listened to the passion and concern the President has for the black community.
There isn’t a racist bone in Donald Trump’s body.
https://twitter.com/RepVernonJones
Vernon Jones
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Jul 30
I had the opportunity to work alongside HermanCain as apart of my work with BlackVoices4DJT
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He was a trailblazer, in every sense of the word. The world is dimmer without his light, but his legacy will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace, my friend.
https://twitter.com/RepVernonJones
RepVernonJones
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Jul 29
I went on MSNBC and they accused me of being a sell-out.
The Left is so racist that they think the only way a black man will think for himself is he’s paid? I’m tired of the bigotry.
Donald Trump - I’ve got your back!
https://twitter.com/RepVernonJones/status/1288649486198288384?cxt=HHwWgMC1jar4meIjAAAA
AWESOME!!
I don’t understand why any intelligent, discriminating, thoughtful person watches the ‘mainstream media’ anymore.
I don’t get CNN or MSNBC - I’m on a Roku and get local news OTA, and other news an hour, hours, or a day later, on YouTube; or I find links to it HERE.
When I’m searching news, almost everything I see posted from the mainstream network and cable sources is blatantly biased. They don’t even care that they are so transparent - they don’t represent ‘journalism’ anymore, they are just propaganda machines. And they seem very proud and self-congratulatory about whoring out what used to be professional ideals.
Vernon Jones speaks for hundreds of thousands of black Americans who resent and are embarrassed by the Democrat party treating them like children who cannot think for themselves.
One of my best friends, a black co-worker who is smart and successful, is just INCENSED by this ridiculous pandering. I feel for him. I can’t imagine how i would feel if the media, and sports, and corporate America, was constantly telling me I’m inferior and need them to “help me.”
Representative Jones is a brave man.
On Mike Gallagher’s talk radio show, he is always promoting this movie, made, I think, by Larry Elder, who is also a black conservative. It’s called “Uncle Tom,” and it recounts the obstacles and prejudice faced by black conservatives. Herman Cain is featured in the movie.
Once I get my credit card (I had to order a new one), I definitely want to watch it online. I think you can find the link at Mike’s site.
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