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Former President Barack Obama was slammed by critics after headlining a Hampton Roads, Virginia, rally for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger and the Democrats’ statewide ticket that included a somewhat surprise appearance by scandal-plagued attorney general candidate Jay Jones.

Jones, who envisioned the murder of former House Speaker Todd Gilbert and his children – and also faces an ongoing criminal investigation stemming from his 116-mph reckless driving charge – avoided mentioning those scandals and instead slammed President Donald Trump during his remarks.

The appearance tied Obama and Spanberger to Jones — a move critics said undercuts the former president’s past calls for civility and his 2024 comments urging Black voter

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