'Malicious lies': GOP candidate defies calls to drop out over 'salacious' photos

John Reid, the Republican nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor, defied calls Friday from Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) to drop out of the race after nude photos of men were shared on a social media account that Youngkin's team believes is linked to him.

“The Governor was made aware late Thursday of the disturbing online content,” Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia PAC said in a statement Friday, according The Washington Post. “Friday morning, in a call with Mr. Reid, the Governor asked him to step down as the Lt.