RICHMOND, Va  (WSVA) –  Republicans and House Speaker Don Scott continue to trade barbs on social media.

A post Thursday on the House G-O-P social media page, that has since been deleted, stated that Scott spent eight years in federal prison for dealing drugs to college kids and now he is obsessed with legislation to cut breaks for drug dealers.

Scott responded but stating that Republicans do not have the guts to say that to his face.

Woodstock Delegate Todd Gilbert came to the defense of Scott by stating that his personal story of redemption is something to behold and admire.

He added that while they have disagreed on policy and process, Scott has earned his respect.