BRUTAL: Vermont Democrat Candidate Refuses to Answer When Confronted by Republican Lt. Governor Over Silence on Mistreatment of Migrant Workers at the Family Farm

During a televised debate, Republican Lt. Governor John Rodgers questioned Democratic Attorney General candidate Molly Gray about reported labor violations and substandard housing conditions at her family’s farm concerning H-2A migrant workers. Gray refused to directly answer, stating her family was not on the ballot and calling the question a ‘new low.’ State and federal investigations had previously identified multiple deficiencies in the migrant worker housing at Gray’s family farm, Four Corners Farm.

• Republican Lt. Gov. John Rodgers questioned Democrat AG candidate Molly Gray about labor violations and housing conditions at her family’s farm.
• The violations involved H-2A migrant workers and included issues like inadequate showers and fire, plumbing, and heating deficiencies.
• Gray deflected the question, stating her family was not on the ballot and that the topic was a ‘new low.’
• Rodgers maintained the question was relevant as Gray frequently discusses her family farm.
• Investigations by state and federal agencies identified multiple problems with the migrant worker housing at Four Corners Farm.
• Gray’s family stated they worked with officials to bring the housing into compliance.
• Gray criticized Rodgers for involving her family in the political dispute.