Now a week later, Jones has announced he’s resigning from his seat in the Georgia House effective immediately.

In a statement issued to local news outlets, Jones cited ongoing harassment from Democratic officials who were upset with this move. https://twitter.com/repvernonjones/status/1250432951143108609

“I’m sick and tired of me and my family being attacked and harassed by the Democrat Party for putting my country before my party. I take pride in being an independent thinker. My first amendment right to freedom of speech is under siege.”

“I intend to help the Democratic Party get rid of its bigotry against Black people that are independent and conservative. I endorsed the White guy (Donald J. Trump) that let Blacks out of jail, and they endorsed the White guy (Joe Biden) that put Blacks in jail.”

“Turn the lights off, I have left the plantation.”

“Someone else can occupy that suite. Therefore, I intend not to complete my term effective April 22, 2020, but will remain woke and vigilant in educating and fighting for my people.” /End

UPDATE: AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!
https://twitter.com/repvernonjones/status/1253398909117960193?s=21 https://twitter.com/repvernonjones/status/1253398909117960193