Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones sworn back in, speaks on the House floor after being reinstated

The Nashville Metro Council voted Monday evening to reinstate Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) as its interim representative days after Tennessee House Republicans voted to expel him.
Jones spoke shortly after Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D-Memphis) welcomed him back into the chamber Monday night. Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) warned the audience on the floor balcony a couple of times after they cheered loudly. More: bit.ly/40ZPdt8
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[@gdave53925_]

The speaker admonishing people for cheering was more disruptive than the cheering.

[@kewakl8891]

we speaker eating or gum-chewing while attempting to speak? ^should have been 'was speaker eating..."

[@gdave53925_]

@@kewakl8891 what are you talking about?

[@kewakl8891]

@@gdave53925_ see edit.

[@gdave53925_]

@@kewakl8891 still don't get it. I didn't say anything about eating. I said cheering bot chewing.

[@jillsalkin7389]

So telling. They would love it if no Black people were in their government.

[@comradebonespurs9353]

The Gallery gets 3 warnings. The guys who were expelled didn't get 1 warning. Speaks volumes about Tennessee Republicans.

[@bigc4654]

Exactly

[@spir5102]

Tennessee Republicans want to be dictators. They want to stifle all voices that do not support their agenda of money and power for themselves. We must vote them all out

[@Wizardof]

Kindergardners can go outside twice a day for recess. Or they can go out ZERO times a day.

[@kiwi9921]

​@@bigc4654 ANIT that a BLIMP. 😡

[@jocekhiy626]

Amen

[@lashermayfair0]

Seeing all of those faces contorted with rage as their comeuppance is served nice and hot is really a pleasure. Thank you for speaking for the disenfranchised, Representative Justin Jones!

[@kpokpojiji]

Well, this all worked out well for the Republicans. They made Justin Jones and Justin Pearson into heroes and gave them a voice more powerful than the rest of the entire Tennessee legislature. And the Republicans made enemies of the Gen Z voters. Well played.

[@jmjfanss]

wrong,, when tthe economy collapses in 2024 then you will see who the dems truly are, they will ignore this when hurricane season and others about to start then sthtf.

[@texasca9753]

Very well played!

[@kimandrews7186]

Wait till judgement day! It will be sweet!

[@Mk101T]

@@kimandrews7186 Well it has been fore told for nearly 2000 years , so I guess it must be true. Therefore . . . I guess you just need to wait longer . Unless of course judgement is upon us , and your problem is being on the wrong side of judgement . Remember that God works in mysterious ways . . . So for all you know ; He sent Feminism to clean his house .

[@edmcgeman5084]

Yup. The Republicans have been digging their own grave on political wilderness to oblivion. There will be a time that party will be a permanent minority at both federal and state governments. They know that and instead of changing course by doing the right things for all people, they are resorting to perpetrating more evil

[@SoyDoisa]

The speaker of the House seems to have forgotten that he works for those people that are in that place. I think that's a problem with so much politics now. GOP politicians forget that they work for us. We pay their salaries, we give them their jobs. We do not work for them, they work for us, and we need to keep reminding them that and put them in their place.

[@andrewwalker9830]

I think you will find they work for the NRA.

[@observantmonkey4055]

lobbyists pay their salary

[@garrick7076]

They 100% work for their campaign contributors. Not us.

[@StephenKershaw1]

republicans are the ultimate self proclaimed kings and "do you know who I am?"

[@haroldharris2236]

The People may put them in by vote, but special interest keeps them there by propaganda and obstructions.

[@jamilabagash149]

The Speaker of the house is chewing gum while performing a formal ceremony. I am sure it is against a ruling in their conservative book of rules for the Speaker to have food in his mouth while he addresses the House. Expel him! Besides, it is uncouth. Did their teacher and parents not instill that in them?

[@puppyresidue]

He must not have attended school. My generation would've had our knuckles smacked for gum in class, and I'm not even 30 yet

[@wiltarthebarbarian1988]

Rules are different for old, white men in the South. Especially when trying to show his disrespect towards young, Black men he tried to force out, only for democracy to put them right back where they belong. He is sooooo mad, he can hardly contain it.

[@johnsarradet2459]

It was probably chewing tobacco.

[@MrsMcIlrath]

The speaker is the biggest snowflake I’ve ever seen🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@web4639]

He's so jelly. He never gets that kind of love.

[@bkstaxman]

Seriously, just sitting there chewing all day like a cow, trying to appear nonchalant and unbothered. Somebody needs to tell him that speaking with your mouth full breaks the "rules of decorum" in the People's House.

[@rosejack7738]

YEAH, RIGHT! INSECURITY AND GERRYMANDERING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL BY THIS MAGA EXTREMIST CULT TOWARD DEMOCRATS!

[@Me_G.]

@@bkstaxman LOL.

[@calisthenicsaded8514]

​@Vickie Flowers-Williams I see you approve of the beating and attacking of our law enforcement. Moreover, you support the violent actions that would've been taken against our elected representatives by a bunch of repulsive, violent, uneducated bumpkins. These people were setting up scaffolding to hang those who oppose them and call themselves "patriots." A more fitting term is "mouthbreathing morons." Wait, you aren't one of them, are you? Would be happy to send your info to the relevant authorities:) Also, the goofy defense that the FBI "made you do it" is even better. That supposes that your ilk is so mind numblingly stupid that they can be easily incited to violence by people they don't know through nothing but simple encouragement. Of course, intelligent people know it was simply an attempt at sedition and violent attack against our representative democracy led by half-braindead hillbillies that never made it out of the 8th grade. It is clear to most Americans, that you simply can't stand free elections and wish to dismantle our government because you can't win on policy. Go back to finger painting. I believe that would serve you better given your limited capacity.

[@moresalad221]

The GOP just made this guy a rockstar and just started a movement. Way to go GOP. 👏

[@canman5060]

Now we have Trump and this guy ! WOKE and MAGA equal split of America. Winners are China , Russia , North Korea , Iran , and Syria. Way to go DIS-United States of America. A big laughing stock in the whole world !

[@canman5060]

The Dem made Trump a much bigger star by indicting him !

[@catalinacurio]

Am so happy. 😊🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Daniel-wp8ki]

We need more politicians like them that will are speaking the truth and fight for what we the people want... NO MORE GUN VIOLENCE, EASY ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE INSTEAD OF EASY ACCESS TO GUNS.

[@commiesnzombies]

@@Daniel-wp8ki kinda scary how many democrat sheep are around demanding that their constitutional rights be taken away by big brother

[@AOsman1]

So all they did was make the guy 100x more popular and gave him a four day weekend.

[@observantmonkey4055]

you cant fix stupid most times lol. these folks are so removed from reality.

[@Sunshine-un5ww]

Lol yep. Thats what they get for trying to silence and get rid of people who are simply different then them

[@Deadmanstrolln]

Well, they also are making him campaign for his seat again in a special election, which will force him to expend campaign funds that would otherwise go to his normal re-election bid

[@SoyDoisa]

​​@@Deadmanstrolln but they've also handed him the publicity and the fervor to get campaign funds. And I assure you they will be funded pretty quickly and pretty substantially after all this publicity that they just got. They'll get in the special elections because these people are going to come out in droves to vote them back into those seats officially. It really was the dumbest move from the GOP.

[@zioebog]

to what end? What has he accomplished? What has he done other than drag my people's history around to cover for his own flaws.. for his rudeness.. for his selfishness. Not once has he mentioned his Filipino community.. not once has he conjured the heroes of the Asian community to cover himself. He has picked up right where he left off accomplishing nothing but cheers from the peanut gallery. And though his attempts at drafting actual legislation is more impressive than Justin Pearson's, neither of them has accomplished anything with their seats in the House of Representatives.. and it's not because of Racism. The other Black Representatives are getting bills passed.. and making a difference in their districts. This social-media generation does not have the attention span.. the patience.. nor the respect for the process to get anything done from the inside of government. These guys had a seat at the table but chose to behave like they didnt.. and it cost them and the people of their districts.

[@adambrowning8777]

I love how clearly inconvenienced the guy in front of Jones was by this ordeal. Purposely came in late, drank the rest of his coffee, and then got up presumably to go pee on someone’s chair.

[@SistaGurlonFilms]

That's a fair presumption lol

[@bks591]

😂😂😂Exactly

[@jaydubious6271]

😂

[@melindausher8671]

He's showing his race card

[@kahele808]

😂😂😂

[@Blakblooded]

They could have just censured him and taken him off committee, but made him a superstar instead. Does the GOP buy their rakes in bulk? 🤔

[@MrChinesename]

He’s a super star? My how the Democratic Party had fallen .. joe Biden, Nancy pelosi, Barry Obama, just trash after trash after black trash

[@gregbelcamino7239]

I think you mean shovels, not rakes. For digging the hole deeper.

[@Blakblooded]

@@gregbelcamino7239 I think they actually have two separate subcommittees. One for hole-digging and one for rake-stepping.

[@knowme4iam326]

​@Rick Jones why....Str8 outta Compton...8mile....Anything by Tribe called quest....

[@gregbelcamino7239]

@Rick Jones Not sure to whom you're replying, but I guess you're enjoying your Kool-Aid. Not healthy for you, though.

[@minneyruth]

Guy with the gavel seems a little upset 😂😂

[@Em3ga]

Little man with the little gavel.

[@minneyruth]

@@Em3ga 😅

[@zencat55]

he's grumpy because he just swallowed a very bitter pill

[@fezmai1282]

A little?

[@sarahdaw6648]

​@@minneyruth 😂

[@MalenkyGoblin]

Congratulations Tennessee GOP, you gave Justin Jones and Justin Pearson national platforms.

[@kristannestone1748]

Did the Speaker reprimand the guy who peed in the seat? He can't stand a vocal celebration honoring democracy. Did he say "represent love" ??? Even as he's seething with hatred and contempt?

[@Nobddy]

Nah he said representative Love

[@winesap2]

Representative Love. He's one of the the reps.

[@MeredithPutvin]

He certainly didn't reprimand Rep Lafferty for assaulting Rep Jones.

[@henrylee8510]

Urinating is a way of spreading love. It's no different than bullets. Make America....

[@melindausher8671]

​@@MeredithPutvin Jones should of pressed charges for assault

[@itsmrsb1]

Continued prayers of protection around Rep. Justin Jones during his daily walk through this snake pit. The future looks a little brighter for the people of Tennessee. So proud of his courageous stance!

[@Ezzcare]

Cameron Sexton is so pissed here lol

[@PattySoffer]

He's about to be over. Guys like that will not survive this new world energy.

[@hypeteevo1057]

He's bitter and I love it! >:D

[@brianmccollaum5489]

He “messed” around and found out. That bitterness in his mouth? He better get used to it.

[@catsmeow6858]

Sexton what a racist jerk! I pray these crooks get voted out!

[@spiritunbound9414]

Yup he’s salty AF. Love his tears. What a creep.

[@davidgodoy6291]

Brilliant! Tennessee is lucky to have such a young and dynamic leader!

[@johnnysoccer1983]

How salty was that speaker. And how bad does it look for the Speaker to be up there chewing gum the whole way through this..... So good seeing how mad he was that they had to undo their fascist crap....

[@DarkPesco]

It's a Tennessee man. Likely nothing as wholesome as bubble gum. It was probably a wad of tobacco...like a cow chewing its cud!

[@jodes327]

That's exactly what I thought - total pig!!!!

[@puppyresidue]

Surely chewing gum on the house floor is a decorum issue... remember those middle school detention slips, anyone?

[@kathleenmavity3004]

Oh, my gosh...Mr. Jones is SO brave and deeply moral, to be willing to work back in that snake pit again.

[@kimandrews7186]

What a racist bigot.

[@1smmrbrze]

Tell Him to take some moth balls(for the snakkkes) back with him🙃

[@ceejay5588]

He has the heart of a winner ✌🏾

[@e-spy]

You got that right. Those folks look really unhappy he is back. I say, GOOD!

[@tednorberto3086]

The lions den.

[@alexanderthomasson9098]

Justice delayed will not be denied. The people have spoken. I await Representative Justin Pearson to be reinstated soon.

[@haroldmoore1412]

Yes sir.

[@spir5102]

Justin Jones, you are my hero! Your efforts will eventually save children’s lives! Bless you!

[@commiesnzombies]

democrats yell out one side of their face that guns should be banned to save children's lives while the other side of their face is always yelling that killing unborn babies is their right and shall not be infringed,

[@STVG71]

Goosebumps. Lovely to see democracy in action! Much love Tennessee from Wisconsin!

[@JennySiede]

Pray for Texas 🙏 Power to The People.

[@themedde9936]

Democracy? You mean MOB RULE. The disrespect loud mouths that can't follow rules getting allowed back in because the mob threatened to pout and throw a fit. Grow up.

[@Goparescum]

​@@JennySiede Texas has no hope

[@kariannestudeman1909]

and Minnesota, you Go!

[@docohm50]

​@Kevin Keep that woke garbage out of Florida.

[@relaxingmindmusic33]

Them good ole boys are p i s s e d

[@ladyd8339]

You mean Biden and company?

[@serveriamanning6313]

Yes they are...😂😂😂

[@Goparescum]

​@@ladyd8339 lol wtf are you even talking about

[@Marjorelle123]

​@@ladyd8339😂 stay on topic.

[@rm9338]

@@ladyd8339haha do as I say ,not as I do is the republicans way ,is going to be the death of the party . We the people are sick of there bull . But you send some money to your con ,it might make you feel better sucker .

[@marybrienza3643]

Gavel Guy is very cranky.

[@harvbegal6868]

He had streams of salty salty tears.

[@melindausher8671]

Yes he is😂😂😂

[@MrSparkula]

Just that this man’s very existence is seen as an affront by some in that body says a lot.

[@morgansedano8328]

For. Real. Speaks VOLUMES. How these people, this *speaker* can be so openly full of disdain is embarrassing (and I'm not even from TN!) and disgraceful. Talk about decorum? Not that guy. He wouldn't recognize it if it hit him over the back of the head repeatedly for 30 minutes. Ugh. How disappointing, Tennessee. Glad there are new people entering to attempt to balance the hate and darkness. The out of touch old men that make up that body. Nothing can stay the same. It is unnatural. Against the laws of nature. They should read that book they claim to love so much.

[@oldreprobate2748]

Dissent is not disruption, but a right of the American people.

[@j_jones_]

Like my right to bear arms ❤

[@johnsarradet2459]

@@j_jones_ I wear short sleeves all the time. However, I think killing schoolchildren should remain against the law, Bro.

[@blhtml]

Please young people of America stand up and work hard to make America more just for everyone!

[@close2reality]

The GOP these days has become VERY good at making the worst possible moves, politically.

[@cryptosfool]

The burden falls on the young to lead the way.

[@yolandbanda8490]

The looks on the Republican and the speaker is Priceless.

[@mbaker9861]

JUSTICE matters! PEOPLE matters! ❤❤❤

[@ashleydaniel3215]

Rep Jones for Senate💙 Tennessee needs your voice.

[@necieden]

I love how the people came together. Lord, watch over these young people. Keep them safe!! 🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bettychilds778]

Welcome Back!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertbyington7715]

Yea let’s not disrupt the proceedings and talk about what we did wrong. Good for the people of Tennessee for standing up and correcting a serious wrong

[@melvingray5707]

Anyone notice how hateful the speaker of the house remains, his hate is from head to his toes, He really want to to lower the boom on those happy people in the audience, but the world is watching and he knows it. its easy to see that He want a firm grip in this House and want to control every movement to show that he is the authority.

[@melindausher8671]

I noticed but he's back welcome back Justin Jones!😂😂😂

[@melvingray5707]

@@melindausher8671 ABSOLUTELY!

[@serveriamanning6313]

The good Ole boys are upset 😂😂😂😂 Justin Jones❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@danschoenharl3856]

This may seem like a dim flicker of light, for now, but darkness doesn't stand a chance. "And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it."

[@rejean2744]

The whole country is watching Tennessee.

[@julialane6645]

Are you aware of the Mass School Shooting in Nashville, 3 dead babies, & 3 dead School Personal? The 3 Stooges and Protesters started their Marxism, before the victims bodies were buried. Justin Jones did not represent the district of the Mass Shooting.

[@kimandrews7186]

Nope

[@kaw1240]

Yeah watching morons trying to strip rights away and go after law abiding citizens who wish to protect themselves from lawless fools who wanna take our firearms away. Maybe they should focus on the real problem mental health and criminals.

[@sab3295]

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

[@leighlabrea2293]

At one point I thought I was watching footloose. When they addressed the people in the balcony lol

[@JesusLopez-du3jt]

What a great reinstalled speech from Justin Jones 👏

[@boogalooshrimp1000]

It's impossible to say racism is just a thing of the past after you read through these comments. If these folks are so God fearing, why would they spend so much time trying to make Jesus Christ vomit in disgust? It doesn't make sense to me, but I suppose it doesn't have to..

[@mhmorris2018]

I’ve lived in Memphis Tenn for 53 years. Racism is alive and well

[@rileyspence1403]

When you can take no responsibility and blame EVERYTHING on racism…why not!!!

[@butterh2]

@NYTXK9 it's either gotta be tennessee or montana. i can't speak too confidently as i am canadian but we've visited montana and i remember it being the hub of white supremacy in america for a while.

[@ga6589]

@NYTXK9 I am sad to say that racism is alive and well in many solid red areas of the country. I've seen it and heard it too many times to count.

[@Home_and_Travels]

It is not disrupting it is cheering give them time.

[@Tarquin2718]

Power to the People!

[@brentduanefoster]

Clearly, the Speaker felt some kind of way about…WHO CARES!!! Congratulations, Representative Jones. Looking forward to seeing Rep. Pearson join you again.

[@pop-upprayerwithpapaa8250]

Good for Nashville in doing the right for justice.

[@kimandrews7186]

Yeah he will be awakened by demons.

[@brupeboring]

@@kimandrews7186 ok goober

[@knowme4iam326]

​@@kimandrews7186 Bwahahahaha for what?...He's a pastor...There's no God...so no demons....got it...PS...Are Hindus going to heaven?...

[@thomasconnell1556]

@Kim Andrews crazy lady

[@knowme4iam326]

@@kimandrews7186 care to defend your statements....Ho no...bwahahahaha

[@teresab1998]

The Honorable Rep. Jones used the term "awaken" in his return speech. I love it!

[@maineskeptic5887]

Does ‘decorum' include the chairman chewing gum as he condescends to his fellow citizens?

[@theninjacat7200]

No disruptions from the balcony...but a full disruption and expulsion was permitted just a few days ago. Shameful!

[@thedirty530]

Its amazing when people come together.... Anything is possible!

[@canman5060]

MAGA vs WOKE. Is this together ??!!

[@RHINOTEJAS]

Yeah just like the BLM burned property and private property. They don’t care because they didn’t work for it

[@thedirty530]

@@canman5060 Lol it is that extremism that brought people together! While maga is over here boycotting their own beer because someone told them to...lmao

[@JayTX.]

​@@canman5060 you can't reason with these people

[@alioxinfree]

This is what democracy looks like. 💜

[@rustinpeace9303]

It's not Democracy. This flat out Marxism masquerading as some sort of democracy, spitting in your face

[@petraginns7326]

I have such hope for this new generation.

[@jennyeidson4916]

Great Speech !! It couldn't of happened to a better person

[@kimandrews7186]

They should have taken him out with the trash

[@freeloader69]

*have

[@tampazeke4587]

LOVE THIS! Now get the Representative from Memphis/Shelby County back in the House!

[@brianmccollaum5489]

Wednesday

[@tonyventura4605]

Wonderful!!!

[@indigothecat]

He was literally gnoshing on gum while he scolded the crowd for being "disorderly." That speaker guy (or whatever he is) had so much casual hatred in his soul. I'm glad Jones was able to come back.

[@alw4326]

I couldn't love this more! Justin Jones is unbowed and unbroken. The people of TN have true representation! And---I can't stop laughing at the Speaker. He's chewing that gum so hard as he eats Crow. It's hilarious! Folks in TN started dropping the dime on him about his mistresses(he likes blonds) and that he doesn't even live in his district. They threatened that if he failed to re-seat both Justins then EVERYTHING about his little secret life would be revealed. And just like that, the speaker will now gavel them both in. I love this song🥂🤣🤣🤣✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@Poohze01]

Speaker of the Tennessee House - "The People Will Be Silent!"

[@daniellejones5981]

And The People Of Tennessee Said... NO! WE WILL NOT BE SILENT!!!

[@Poohze01]

@@daniellejones5981 Yes They Did!😄

[@TheUsername217]

I like how he talks. So clear and coherent.

[@mikehughes8023]

It’s a requirement for actors🤣!

[@mykek1148]

His voice is truly annoying … but whatever r

[@MadameMe]

Agreed. What a king

[@michaelgloch1179]

This would have been a perfect moment for an incredibly deep-voiced man to yell "flawless victory" from the balcony.

[@faraibamu405]

I know Cameron Sexton’s blood pressure thoodarooff…his blood is boiling…I love it.

[@glenagarrett4704]

How the heck is cheering for a few seconds disrupting proceedings? The strait-laced approcah is just evidence they don't want any dissent or support for other views than their own.

[@intuitlife]

These young men are going to rise above the hate that was used against them

[@bryantenor]

The speaker has all the ‘power’ and finesse of Flo from Alice. Who is going to take him seriously while leaning on one arm and smacking on that gum?

[@luvitluvitbaby]

And he BIG MAD cuz no one will kiss his grits! 😂😂😂😂

[@brandym.williams7314]

❤❤❤ Absolutely on point You are a strong leader , and we need you. Young people VOTE VOTE VOTE

[@conuregirl007]

I love this! We the people are grateful for you, Justin Jones!

[@classic-ck2nq]

Me too.

[@Saxxin1]

You're grateful he's trying to make it easier to walk in a school and murder kids?

[@kimandrews7186]

Not me, he deserves everything he will get on Judgment Day and then some.

[@SmokeyThaLion]

@@kimandrews7186 you're not child of god you speak of him deserving something bad LMAO how Christian of you. youre not god so why are you judging. its evil like you that give religion a bad name

[@spicycopper2436]

​@@kimandrews7186 John 13:34 I give you a new law: Have love one for another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another.

[@4bornonthe]

Chomping on his gum acting like he is in complete power. They only did the right thing because they were forced too by public opinion. No real change. Pathetic!

[@terrierkeeper]

Kick him out again is what GOP needs to do.

[@johnm.woodman1790]

With his lecturing, the Speaker disrupts and delays the proceedings more than the people who cheered.

[@applerose5811]

I pray that God will be a Protecting Force around Mr. JUSTIN JONES,and Mr. JUSTIN PEARSON each,and every day.

[@runcaz7802]

Don't pray, ORGANIZE.

[@bookgirlny8511]

Love this young man 👏👏👏

[@richardbowman8193]

This guy is going to be president and I am 100% behind that!!!

[@haroldharris2236]

We have awaited, for decades, a voice that articulates the aspirations of caring human beings. After the mass assassination of voices, we were essentially silenced. Our messages were lost in delivery. We must protect and elevate our heroic Brother who dares to speak truth to cowards who hide in their bunkers of " decorum". They can't handle the truth.

[@marieruiz5696]

Justin Jones, power to the people!!!!, so let it be written so it shall be done!!!!

[@msmacmac1000]

Rep Jones: may you lead us to the light. 🙏🏼❤️💪🏼

[@kotk05]

Be like Jones, throw coffee at house reps that you don't like.

[@billyg1640]

As a Tennessean I've seen the corruption and the wrongdoing of elected officials to this state, but it never lasts long... tennesseans hold hard-and-fast to the beliefs and values of freely-elected democracy... the Tennessee three has just proved that exist in the great state of Tennessee💯🇺🇲✌️👍

[@anothercitizen4867]

Still with the “we’re gonna kick you out “ bs. That ain’t gonna turn out good

[@Optimismcounts]

Rep. Justin is so very well spoken!!!

[@TheBalterok]

can you sum up in a sentence what exactly did he say? i mean - after the slogans...

[@kichigan1]

Proud of the Tennesse Three. Vote Republicans OUT!

[@johntatum1951]

Justin Jones needs to grow up.

[@reganderson9721]

This is what democracy is!!!!

[@dragonf1092]

This is what treason is, These two men are traitors domestic enemies of the united states of America.

[@davdonoghue]

Yep they screwed themselves with this move , excellent speech

[@deborahcurry844]

JUSTICE WILL ALWAYS PREVAIL UNDER EVIL ATTACKS. "EVIL succeeds when good men do nothing." This is what happens when good men and people stand up for Justice.

[@danarayart2537]

.. Tennessee is not a PLANTATION ..

[@CRSAdvocate911]

Congratulations HONORABLE 🎖️ Justin Jones ... ONLY in America 🗽 BLESSINGS🙏 to ALL THOSE who made YOUR WELL DESERVED Return possible AS the People's CHOICE 💯

[@alexpierreoj]

Black eyes all around for all the GOP members of the Tennessee state house....😅😅😅 Democracy Won!!!

[@Saxxin1]

Why do you hate kids and want them to be completely helpless against school shooters? Do you even know what he's fighting for?

[@TheWillvoss]

@@Saxxin1 they probably have seen that every other western nation don't have to treat their schools like prisons. Yes, he is fighting for a ban on new assault weapon sales that blow children up, and buy back programs. Which work in every western nation.

[@Goparescum]

​@@Saxxin1 I think you might be a little confused

[@Goparescum]

Yes it did Alex Pierre

[@Saxxin1]

@@Goparescum He's fighting to remove police from schools and wants to make it illegal for the teachers to carry. I'm not confused. I actually pay attention to what he said instead of looking at his skin color so I can call anyone that disagrees with him a racist like you do.

[@edmcgeman5084]

Applause is not disruption. The arrogance of these elected people to serve is so obscene and offensive. No rep should serve for more than 2 terms. That will be enough control to tame their ego and propensity for self aggrandizement. The young man has a prophetic call to lead a cause to change the course for a generation and no flesh and blood forces of evil can stop him and the other colleague.

[@wreckemdaileas8647]

Bring back Pearson as well. Welcome back Justin Jones! You never should have been expelled to begin with. The people of Tennessee are fortunate to have Justin Jones as a representative.

[@notintohandles]

The members must dislike him even more now, if that's possible.

[@ibme93]

I'm gonna need them to put forth a resolution for wireless mics.

[@roxannephilbrick6807]

Very well said . And I'm glad you didn't sink low like the republicans.

[@cindyhall3703]

They should not have to go through this. I hope all those racists politicians get voted out, especially the chair.

[@thedirty530]

What a blessed day! Now it can be set right on Wednesday!

[@nanavalery7741]

Did they not know this could happen...?!That he could be reinstated within days ?!

[@noelleggett5368]

It appears that the elected GOP representatives in Tennessee have no idea how their own democratic system works… nor do they care.

[@SuSpicious9748]

Lol, literally the next "business day" of the chamber. They expelled him on Thursday, and they were off on Friday to return on Monday.

[@TimberwolfCY]

'Gallery and balcony stop making noise, rar' 5 seconds later: 'Members of the balcony, thanks for coming, everybody make some noise.' Feckin' chads in that House that day!

[@librarynan4610]

Did he leave his bullhorn home this time? He will never accomplish anything.

[@peggyokelly2118]

It starts with a few and God multiples because of this man's faith

[@strayexk7157]

being able to gather and protest is a right under the constitution there is no other argument

[@Saxxin1]

Unless you're a conservative. Then you are put in prison for years without a charge or a court date.

[@jefe2098]

Theres a place and tine for everythng

[@texasca9753]

@@jefe2098 Not in the Tennessee Legislatures. They don't want to allow any opinions that are not Republican.

[@strayexk7157]

@@jefe2098 what better time to protest gun violence than in this current day and age where we have shootings every single day? i don't see the logic

[@dragonf1092]

No it is not a right. Only free speech,and the right to PEACEFULLY address the government grievances is a right. Yelling and screaming with a bull horn in a crowd is not.

[@teresakaiser1366]

Those ole white dude faces look priceless! 🤣

[@melindausher8671]

😂😂😂