“This is the difference between a politician and a leader. He made a selfless decision,” said Jones, a former advisor to President Barack Obama. He likened the situation to pressuring an elderly grandparent to relinquish their car keys. “He’s fighting. Everybody’s so frustrated. Then you finally get the keys back, and then you just cry, … Read more
CNN’s Van Jones on Thursday said the energy at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was reminiscent of the 2008 Democratic National Convention when Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination. “The last time I was in a convention that felt like this was Obama 2008,” said the former Obama adviser-turned-political commentator. “There’s something happening,” … Read more
Van Jones on Tuesday offered a blistering critique of two speeches given on the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The CNN commentator also named which conservative speaker he believed was “incredibly compelling.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, said Jones, was “terrible.” “Ron was terrible,” Jones repeated. “He just sounded like ChatGPT for … Read more
CNN’s Van Jones said Monday that model and television personality Amber Rose’s address backing GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was “probably the most dangerous speech for the Democratic coalition.” Rose expressed her hope for “a better country for our children” as she said the “best chance we have … Read more
CNN commentator Van Jones on Wednesday said public shows of support for President Joe Biden among Democrats are “completely different” from the discussions taking place away from the cameras and microphones. “Everybody comes on the air, says all this great stuff, but behind the scenes it’s full-scale panic,” he said. “People are passing around legal … Read more
CNN’s post-presidential debate panel pulled no punches with its analysis of President Joe Biden’s performance against Donald Trump in the first debate of the 2024 election. “That was painful. I love Joe Biden. I worked for Joe Biden. He didn’t do well at all. He did not do well at all,” former Barack Obama adviser-turned-CNN … Read more
Jones on Thursday escalated the importance of Biden’s performance to the highest level. “This is the entire election as far as I’m concerned,” he said, noting that viewership will be high. “If Biden goes out there and messes up, it’s game over,” he continued. “If he walks out there and a week later he’s lower … Read more
