CNN’s Van Jones becomes emotional reacting to Biden dropping out of the race, saying he is ‘heartbroken.’
CNN commentator and former Obama administration official Van Jones became emotional while reacting to the news that President Biden would withdraw from the race. Biden stepped aside on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the new nominee for the Democratic Party.
Jones praised Biden’s decision, saying, “When your arm gets tired, you let somebody else finish pitching the game. That’s what Joe Biden has done. And he’s done that for all of us.”
Jones acknowledged that Democrats would not have accomplished as much without Biden’s help, saying, “The Democrat Party’s family at the end of the day, this is a family matter.”
Jones compared Biden stepping down to taking away driving privileges from a senior family member, saying, “It’s kind of like when your grandpa, when you got to take the keys.”
Jones became increasingly emotional, saying, “You finally get the keys back, and then you just cry. Because this is somebody that you love. This is somebody that you care about. This is somebody who was there for you. This is somebody, you wouldn’t be here without him. And you had to take something from him.”
Jones expressed his love and appreciation for Biden, saying, “I just want to say, I don’t know who’s going to be the VP, the non VP. I don’t know anything about politics. I just know that I love this man, I care about this man.”
Other news hosts were also shocked by Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race. MSNBC host and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki reacted live on Sunday during her show, saying, “There’s very little indication from people close to him and many people in the campaign that this was about to happen.”
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons also appeared close to tears in an interview with CBS News after Biden ended his campaign, saying, “This was a very difficult decision, and one that I think reflects the very best of who Joe Biden is.”
The news of Biden’s withdrawal has sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape, with many Democrats expressing their gratitude for his service and leadership. As the party moves forward, the focus will shift to Harris’s campaign and her selection of a running mate.
Harris will need to choose a candidate who complements her strengths and weaknesses and can help her build a strong coalition of support. The selection process will be closely watched, and the outcome will have significant implications for the party’s chances of winning in November.
In the end, the choice of running mate will be a critical decision that will impact the outcome of the election. Harris will need to choose a candidate who can help her build a strong coalition of support and who can complement her strengths and weaknesses. The selection process will be closely watched, and the outcome will have significant implications for the party’s chances of winning in November.
