Governor’s PAC Director Accuses GOP Nominee of Prior Knowledge in Controversial Tumblr Incident
Richmond, VA – In a dramatic escalation of tensions within Virginia’s Republican Party, Matt Moran, executive director of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s political action committee, publicly addressed accusations from Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid regarding a contentious Tumblr account. This account reportedly featured reblogged images of nude men, raising concerns after it was linked to Reid’s campaign.
In a sworn affidavit, Moran asserts that Reid was aware of the Tumblr account prior to the governor’s urging for him to withdraw from the race. He claims Reid’s campaign manager, Noah Jennings, had knowledge of a vulnerability study that identified this account’s existence. Moran contends that Reid’s camp was given an opportunity to review the findings but did not attend a critical meeting intended for this purpose.
The controversy began when the governor privately encouraged Reid to step back from the race after the account’s discovery. In response, Reid denied ownership of the account and accused Moran’s team of "extortion," alleging threats to continue attacks unless he resigned.
Moran’s affidavit provides a timeline detailing communications between the two camps, including an instance where he claims Jennings expressed uncertainty about job prospects related to the account. Jennings later issued a statement questioning the omission of perjury clauses in Moran’s affidavit, suggesting potential liability for any inaccuracies.
Legal experts note that the notarized nature of the affidavit carries significant weight, enhancing the seriousness of the claims made by Moran. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this internal conflict will impact the Republican primary landscape in Virginia.
For ongoing updates on this developing story, stay tuned.
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