Van Jones Interview On The Young Turks

Van Jones is interviewed by Cenk Uygur on The Young Turks. Don't miss Van Jones' debate Ann Coulter at Politicon 2016 (June 25/26 at the Pasadena Convention Center). Use promo code "TYT" for 25% off your ticket. www.politicon.com
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Van Jones is a former Obama Administration Special Advisor for Green Jobs, CNN contributor and former co-host of Crossfire, author of two New York Times Best Sellers and founder, board member and/or participant in far too many progressive organizations and initiatives to list but we can mention that he co-founded Color of Change, launched Rebuild the Dream and is the president of The Dream Corps.
In this wide-ranging interview with The Young Turks’ Cenk Uygur, Van Jones discuss:
- His upcoming debate with Ann Coulter at Politicon.
- The 2016 election.
- Lessons learned from his time in the Obama administration.
- The battle between the Democratic party establishment and activists.
- Leadership styles, and how to create change.
- What the revolution means to him.
- Political corruption and how to solve it.
- Neoliberalism's impact on America.
- The rise and appeal of Donald Trump.
- The strength and weaknesses in common political movements.
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[@PhiloAmericana]

Hillary is going to work for the corporation, Trump for himself, and Bernie for the people. And the people rejected Bernie. Bad mistake.

[@pillbox1240]

Obama is a brown POS

[@naveensoman]

+Miki Yu Yup. It's been nothing but full on election fraud and voter suppression this cycle in the DNC.

[@mikiyu5914]

***** it's the general election anyways

[@chrishenson5003]

like venzueala cuba china soviet union nazi germany brazil north korea the list goes on of socialist/communist hells.

[@HollyandChanel]

What a brilliant and inspirational man. I've learned so much in just 42 minutes. He presents logical, practical solutions to very complex, nuanced problems. Hope you have the opportunity to interview him again!

[@Smd249]

he would be the best president ever

[@HollyandChanel]

yunggoth He would :)

[@zigzagbigbag]

He's not what he portrays. He is paid by George Soros...look him up. And Google wolf pac scam.

[@HollyandChanel]

zigzagbigbag He speaks the truth, that's all I ask of my political commentators.

[@hezekiahramirez6965]

I know this is kind of a weird thing to focus on but the way Van Jones speaks is so interesting to me. He's clearly an extremely intelligent man and he expresses himself in a very southern plainspoken way and I find it fascinating how he makes such great points and delivers them in a way that is relatable to most of us. It's just fascinating.

[@zenlunatics1]

one of the best interviews on tyt i've ever seen.

[@Coach_Jean]

cant agree more.

[@Coach_Jean]

do you like any from TYT?

[@Travlinmo]

Was coming just to say that. Great interview. I love how Van Jones walks in and says he is the most lefty in San Fran. ;)

[@Coach_Jean]

i didnt catch any fall in line talk from this interview but i appreciate your responds to the question. You feel Van is an establishment type?

[@dr.dermixgirlmd7479]

It's time for Van to have his own show on CNN.

[@zigzagbigbag]

Google wolf pac scam

[@Ex0dus111]

"In the end we will remember, not the hatred of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." -Martin Luther King jr.

[@strnghrt23]

Awesome! You nailed!

[@awsumpossum1]

I always liked Van Jones, an actual liberal who isnt a robot.

[@anticarbs1730]

So you like a guy that openly hates white people? Guess that makes you a racist too.

[@paulpeartsmith]

+Comrade Sanders openly hates white people? Sources please.

[@anticarbs1730]

Paul Peart-Smith You've never seen a Columbine done by a black child. Never. They always say, 'We can't believe it happened here. We can't believe it's these suburban white kids.' It's only them! - Van Jones

[@WDE1121]

+Comrade Sanders he's married to a white lady

[@MonkeyKingEric]

+WDE1121 I never understand these guys. Just like those calling Franchesca Ramsey a racist even though she is married to a white male.

[@gr8ketch]

I've really never disagreed with anything Van Jones says. I think he's a great progressive and great influence in the Democratic party.

[@justinrice5405]

There's a lot of trolls on TYT videos. Guess this means they are doing a lot of things right, lol.

[@LordTails66]

Its quite humorous. They can only troll and not actually have political discussions.

[@TIMBUDTENDER]

right, you can tell success by the # of haters you have..except rush Limbaugh he deserves the hate.

[@calvinscott415]

Not even remotely. There are an incredible amount of liberals on NRA videos. To you they must be doing a lot of things right

[@justinrice5405]

Morgan Grimes Show me these "liberals".

[@romant142]

+Puffn Treez so does tyt. Cenk is a lying piece of shit.

[@Wonderfeel__]

THIS IS SUCH A POWERFUL INTERVIEW!!! Van Jones' point of view in incredibly deep and incredibly valuable.

[@richarddesitter9386]

two Americans have met and are stronger for it.

[@MarkbyMarkAFosterPhD]

If Van Jones thinks that he is very far to the left, he doesn't know me and some of my friends.

[@CashJohnston]

So far left, I've come around to Trump. Put up with him for a few years and then let the progressive wave clean out DC. You watch, the media is bowing to Hillary and they will attack Trump just like Bernie.

[@CatBahptista]

+MISTY1770 I applaud this comment.

[@markymark7531]

+Cash Johnston if bush didn't bring a wave of progressives than it aint gona happen with trump. there's no reason to think that it will other than it being just wishful thinking or making the best out of a bad situation. all they would say is trump doesn't represent true conservative values while distancing themselves from him. ain't nobody running into liberals arms that isn't already there due to trump. a Hilarys presidency could have the same effect and create a new party that isnt associated with the sellout right wing Democratic party

[@MarkbyMarkAFosterPhD]

Jonathan Rose If he is supporting the Democratic Party (which he is), he is not a communist.

[@CashJohnston]

+Khashon Haselrig No kidding. But HRC takes greed and corruption to all new levels. So it's Trump.

[@TeamConnors]

Thank you TYT for this enlightening and engaging interview. I didn't intend to watch it all... but found myself having a hard time walking away! I certainly appreciate Van Jones' view of the positive and negative issues currently plaguing each "political movement." It gives me pause for some reflection as well.

[@xcwilliams7980]

Was gonna just thumbs this up but you said exactly the way I felt.

[@tanjab13]

+Xc Williams me, too!

[@elkiness]

More power to you, Van Jones. I live outside the country, so I'm not up on things. First time I've seen you, and your idealism and practicality--and experience and insight is impressive. Very impressive.

[@elkiness]

I'll never forget the day of the March in Washington, the huge mass of people all agreed, singing "We Shall Oversome" until our throats were sore, all together literally arm in arm, being there for MLK's speech. (I thought the world would change the next day.)

[@danielmanahan692]

I loved Van Jones on House of Cards, Remy

[@mikeg7869]

thats not him ... its Mahershala Ali

[@danielmanahan692]

lol his twin.

[@Mickey1Art]

I will not ignore my Heart. I will not be distracted by Fear, For Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate leads to Suffering.

[@Rosannasfriend]

"Don't vote for the personality, vote for the policy", I am thinking of it that way, and I still wouldn't choose Hillary .

[@B33SON1]

+Erik Rooney she has also has a great policy on building bridges

[@philippeu.6027]

This is possibly the smartest TYT interviewee I have ever seen. I might not agree with him in every regards, but I appreciate his thoughtfulness behind his believes and am forced to re-examine my own to the best of my ability. Thank you for that.

[@JaBokianism]

One of my favorite interviews, Van Jones is a great mind

[@kanyantaalexandre5405]

An excellent thinker. An excellent speaker. A rare man of peace and partnership. Van Jones is a remarkable person.

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

Van Jones sees the war, Cenk sees the battles.

[@TheLiberalPersuasion]

Totally agree. We need to focus on the long game, but many liberals get caught up in the short game. This is where you build the foundation and success in changing the party. Burning the house down is not going to achieve anything. It's simply going to create a vacuum where people like Trump will fill and then we will be saddled with horrible policies and Supreme Court justices for decades.

[@uhohhotdog]

+TheLiberalPersuasion sorry you have it backwards. 3rd party is the long game Hillary is the short game.

[@TheLiberalPersuasion]

There is never going to be a viable third party. You are living a pipe dream.

[@uhohhotdog]

TheLiberalPersuasion There will be if you vote for it. Instant run off voting. Stop voting for the lesser of 2 evils.

[@uhohhotdog]

***** Sounds right because I don't like hot sauce and it doesn't go well with sandwiches

[@TirraOmilade]

OMG!!! Van Jones has articulated my feelings so well!!!! This is a great interview!

[@robync3128]

This was great. Nothing is better than watching the both of you together.

[@danielohanlon9156]

This is by a WIDE margin the most sense I have ever heard spoken an a single interview. EVER!

[@slm11484]

Daniel O'Hanlon I completely agree!!

[@slm11484]

Van Jones is an important voice for the resistance! Thank you for interviewing him.

[@littlelordfuckleroy3822]

Or... OR maybe Jose you could take a look at yourself and what you just wrote and reflect on your own divisiveness?

[@Silverlin212]

Fantastic interview. I don't agree with everything of course, but Van Jones' perspective was very illuminating. Can't not have respect for the guy.

[@sharky0922]

NEVER HILLARY.

[@jazzypoo7960]

*NEVER*

[@gamrz8]

Van Jones is awesome. CNN put him in a hard spot by making him slightly favor Clinton, but I feel like he always stands up for progressives/the peoples desires. Great interview.

[@rachellock4940]

I put a quick post above on why I think he was right to favor Clinton. As he says in the interview, LBJ was an old racist white guy, but he was willing to be influenced by protests in the street. Do you honestly thing that when the orange guy gets into power he will be influenced by anything other than his own ego? At least there is some hope that Hillary will concede. But only if we continue the movement that Bernie started! We have to take to the streets, it has to happen, or real change will not take place. Believing that Obama on his own could change Washington was a ridiculous pipe dream. There was never any follow-up, because we felt that having voted him in, it was sacrilege to criticize his policies. As Van says, that is nonsense, we needed to reinforce what he was doing and wanted to do, by protesting in the streets to let those in power know that we meant business. Look, my kids and I drove 14 hrs to go to DC and protest the Iraq war. There were MILLIONS of people there, and yet we watched and railed at the mainstream news, who reported, some 10,000 protesters!!!! So, it is going to take civil protest at an unprecedented level to get them to do anything!

[@rhythmnsmoke]

I knew I liked Van for a reason. Damn that was a great segment.

[@rhythmnsmoke]

SkyLabbTechnology Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The mistake you made though, is thinking I give a shit what your opinion was.

[@YoungShyne123]

+SkyLabbTechnology you are not a smart person. take your childish act somewhere else

[@SkyLabbTechnology]

Ted LeMoine Go away Ted Touch A man Loin.

[@tedlemoine5587]

SkyLabbTechnology keep making my case for me. Insults and deflection along with bad jokes go a long way in proving my point

[@tedlemoine5587]

SkyLabbTechnology very very clever. Failed career as a stand up? Living in mom's basement still?

[@gotnoidols]

I was feeling disillusioned and brain dead regarding the choices (or lack thereof) that we have now heading into the conventions. Van Jones put it all in perspective and showed me a way through the morass. I highly recommend watching this; it can restore your hope that things can better if we remain humble, stay open and take action. Thanks, Van and Cenk!

[@NYGAllDay]

Great point!

[@CourtB]

I really enjoyed this segment as well....very informative :).

[@mrx00666]

"I say don't vote for Hillary.. vote for us" Don't give me that bullshit...

[@grapecanz]

I know that remark rubbed me the wrong way too; just keep watching and try to understand the place he's coming from (and where he's going)

[@paulpeartsmith]

We're going to have to let that wound heal and hold her feet to the fire if she gets elected because Trump cannot be allowed to win. That's all he's saying.

[@mrx00666]

Paul Peart-Smith His excuses for why Obama's feet were not held to the fire do not sway me... There will be more or less similar reasons why Hillary's feet will not be held to the fire either... Sigh... See you in Phili...

[@paulpeartsmith]

+mrx00666 if you listen, he I saying that the ground roots ie the people were not organised enough to pressure Obama. That will not be the case with Hillary, Bernie has seen to that, but you've got to be part of that pressure. It's up to you, you can't switch off.

[@Liadara]

Anyone who calls her out will be labeled sexist =(

[@saulchevelon6333]

This was full of smart content. It was so refreshing to hear Mr. Jones' points completely. On CNN, on those panels, I always felt as though I got to hear 10%, at the most, of his views. Thanks TYT, for this four course meal in hearing what Mr. Jones' actually thinks. It was not rushed.

[@MissMadelineMM94]

Great of Van Jones to shoutout South Africa. i'm watching from Cape Town South Africa.

[@sevenfights]

Great interview! Thank you TYT and Van Jones.

[@para-medic4990]

sevenfights lol

[@nathaliedufour3891]

When Trump is finally gone, it will be time to stand up ,dust yourselves up and reflect on it as a Nation ,so as to never let this happen again.

[@sambuck3531]

Van jones is intelligent .

[@juliuscharleswalker3644]

Van Jones has some very honest and perceptive observations in this interview.

[@nate2569]

This is one of the most well articulated interviews I have ever seen. Van Jones has the right idea and understanding of how things get done. Glad I watched this.

[@lucasc5461]

Jones needs to leave CNN and join TYT. Maybe even Maddow.

[@youregoddamnright]

Maddow is a sellout.

[@ladysamxoxo]

Great interview, Cenk! And great answers by Van... very thoughtful.

[@MrZogbot]

Such a softball. For example. If Obama so much likes to be pushed then where was he during Occupy movement?

[@GregoryWonderwheel]

Exactly, Obama pushed back against every attempt to push him toward the left.

[@joeybhoy67]

Its slightly frustrating that people seem to think the Voting Rights Act wasn't mentioned at all by any of the candidates. Bernie Sanders preached this shit for ages.

[@windmillsofgod]

Great interview! TYT should have more of such guests. Diversity in perspectives and opinions is always great, and keeps things interesting!

[@CrunkKrow]

This is by far the best interview I have ever seen Cenk do This guy is 100% spot on

[@robbiebobby267]

Van Jones doesn't realize it is hard enough for people to take off of woek to vote! Let alone do constant protests! We should be able to elect officials that are willing to change things for us! It is their JOB! People have jobs to go to, they can't take time out of their lives/jobs constantly to make our elected officials do THEIR job.

[@robbiebobby267]

+Martine Yeah i get that, but he makes it sounds as if everyone can. Personally I have a hard time getting off of work and especially getting places that protests occur and it would still be hard on the budget. I understand he is saying we need to get better at these protests but it is hard for the left to organize considering it isn't funded by the million and billionaires.

[@robbiebobby267]

***** A.) They are still losing precious hours that some need in order to survive B.) My biggest point was why it is hard for the left to organize

[@robbiebobby267]

+Killer Valentine And it is NOT FEDERAL it varies state to state. I live in South Carolina and i just looked it up, there is no specific law requiring jobs to give time off. And jobs are usually not required to give you time off if they open 2 hours after polling stations or close 1 hour before polling stations. With record voter turnout, and polling places being cut up to %66, that is not enough time for a lot of people.

[@Mareepu]

+Killer Valentine , I get it. But state laws specify whether those hours are paid or unpaid, and how many hours. Depending on one's economic situation, and the convenience (or lack thereof) of polling stations and DMVs (for states that require ID), it might even be nigh impossible.

[@2020_Visi0n]

Its a case of priorities. If one is more important to you than the other then make that choice.

[@susankeber88]

I watched Van Jones with Ann Coulter, look forward to hearing his view/opinions on CNN, and signed up to hear him last night online speak LIVE to issues. I appreciate his activism, compassionate and passionate energy. I tweeted I that I believe he has a future in public office. We need new fresh bold and progressive ideas that have common sense solutions. I sincerely believe he could be a terrific representative of the people. I'd support his effort if he ran!

[@loganmclendon2086]

I'm not used to people having real conversations in the media. Ignore weather you agree or not with these guys you have to respect the depth of their conversation.

[@davidfisher5045]

"Trickle Down Justice!" Yes! You have my respect again, Van.

[@TirraOmilade]

Van Jones is a visionary!

[@davidatwilliams]

word!!!!

[@tyvanhworkout]

Van Jones makes a lot of sense. He and Cenk together are a force. Great interview!!!

[@looperloop3527]

Best argument I've ever heard for voting for Hillary.... Honestly it's the best one.

[@sharky0922]

never hillary.

[@looperloop3527]

We need a lot of never-Hillarys out there. But please don't sit out voting. The message has to be that we chose to vote for people that lean toward our own beliefs, even if you vote Jill, Gary, or write in Bernie or Daffy Duck. There's caveats but getting out to the booths is the key.

[@looperloop3527]

But please don't vote for Daffy. I don't really think he's fit for office.

[@christiknight5801]

Van Jones supports Hillary Clinton but everything he is saying is what Bernie preaches. It's Bernie's platform.

[@YourUncleShan]

im 20 and sat through this whole thing. very insightful

[@adamwallace1262]

I like this long interview better than the two minute segments Van Jones gets on CNN. This is one of the better TYT interviews (besides Bernie) I've seen.

[@Jepicosity]

Van Jones, respect.

[@kdub1242]

Van's the man.

[@PeaceGuyForEarth]

Wow I didn't realize how intelligent Van Jones is. He is very inspirational.

[@SofieAndMe]

This felt like a 45 minute long infomercial for Hillary Clinton; doing little things that change the big picture not at all, inspires no one to become involved, or invested, in anything.

[@kevinl4687]

well its pretty realistic that she will be prez. just planning for the future

[@tonibarbara]

he is brilliant

[@payank505]

Van, it's about Integrity. That's it. Hillary has NONE. My vote is SACRED and I will NOT give it to the lesser EVIL. I choose to vote for COMPASSIONATE, POSITIVE and MEANINGFUL ACTIONS!

[@ryang790]

lol so who u voting for?..

[@payank505]

I'm supporting Jill Stein!

[@3779445]

Thank you Van!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@7tom1ja]

I am impressed with Van; smart man

[@Marmanandfriends]

man van jones is the most insightful political insider/outsider ive witnessed in awhile. damn!

[@Marmanandfriends]

wow very insightful. lol

[@klondike444]

I'm never sure what to make of Van Jones. He's very articulate, and seems likable, but there always seems something a little off in his attitude. He's right about reducing the prison population, but doesn't seem to get the overriding importance of getting money out of politics. When it comes to Obama, Van Jones is far too forgiving. Obama has done/not done many wrong things when he was not forced to. And no one made Obama surround himself with conservative economists and bank people. And so on.

[@sagnorm1863]

If you don't see getting money out of politics as a big issue, you are completely misguided and I am not interested in hearing their bs. If what you say is true about van jones, then he is useless.

[@strnghrt23]

How do you defend a president who wrote in his book that he uses drugs, and then turn around and wonder why people are in prison for the SAME thing! Obama let me down when he didn't call for criminal charges on Bush/Cheney. Dems had a majority in the beginning yet Obama put Republicans in his cabinet. Actions speak louder than words!

[@raexn]

I'm in the same boat as you. I definitely had a different opinion of him prior to this interview. He is a bit more likeable to me now, but seems to avoid the controversial points in his own messages. I feel like he possibly might've been better off before he got picked up and associated with some of the parties he used to be against. Now he finds himself having to marginalize is own ideals in order to stay relevant. He's definitely an intelligent person and I can respect that. Still keeping an open mind. Thanks for the interview TYT.

[@KINGVENAROMA]

best TYT interview I've ever seen hands down...

[@alocintsruh]

Ditto

[@cindygamcsik3487]

Really enjoyed the interview. Wow! Van Jones is something else. He and Cenk brought up a lot of different points.

[@MajorKeys714]

I don't understand the point of this interview. There is nothing immature about Bernie Sanders or the people who voted for him. And the reason we don't have more MLKs is because they keep on being assassinated.

[@bjahava]

Damn Van. Arguably the best pro Hillary argument I have ever heard.Made me think. But I am still not convinced.

[@TonecrafteLuthiery]

I actually have some respect for Van Jones, which is more than I can day for anyone else at CNN. He may not be exactly what I would prefer him to be, and we may not agree on every issue, but he is the one person who stood up to Clinton supporters on CNN panels on a consistent basis. When they say something about Bernie or his supporters that is not true or is misleading, he most often calls them out. I respect that.

[@Mrmedia046]

This man makes us ask a lot of questions we completely forget about in our need for change. We need to stop looking for enemies (because we already know who they are) and start looking for friends. Don't matter if they are liberal or conservative. What should matter is who should I work with, and does this person or these persons want America to be a better and safer place for everyone?

[@earnestlewis1217]

Thank you very much for this response....It is true that parties vote for party, not who can advance America and this is a shame!

[@newb387]

He is right! Bernie Sanders has inspired me to move so much and that movement will not stop..... :)

[@Rosannasfriend]

He defended Bernie more than anyone at CNN, but at the end of the day he's corporate media.

[@alocintsruh]

One of THE BEST TYT interviews ever!!!!!

[@godsentkings]

Loved this, due to work I missed it and live coverage was interrupted but keep it going TYT

[@Thulgore]

This is awesome! My political attention span is small and I was fascinated throughout.

[@estivel15]

Van Jones is always the one making sense in a CNN panel.

[@Snow-nx1lx]

I love going through these videos at 1.25 speed to get it done

[@dopeboom4387]

Best TYT interview yet. Van speaks for me completely. As a black man i often ask myself if citizens united was overturned and money was out of politics and no more corruption in wall street, would that change the racial stereotypes or the way white america sees blacks? Would it change the attitude of the police and stop them from racial profiling? would it make the white woman in the elevator less likely to clinch their purse when i get in? and i believe not. So from my perspective as a black man i see racial justice first not economic justice which involves wall street reform and getting corruption out of politics. Thats why many times i couldn't relate to mr sanders or hillary for that matter, i wished they talked more about racial justice police brutality, profiling, prison sentence as much or even more than they talk about the economic justice. If citizens united did not exist would that have stopped the 5 conservatives on the supreme court from gutting section 4 of the voting rights act allowing racist voter ID laws intended to hurt minorities be implemented? No. Would al gore getting elected have stopped it or john kerry? Possible, because they would have appointed justices that were more kind and would protect voting rights. So that is why i say i will vote hillary because i believe while not perfect she will move this country forward if only in the voting rights of fellow men.

[@mxonov]

protest and govern. insider and outsider. great point!

[@DaBrowns33]

I sincerely hope the left takes heed to Van Jones. Our movement needs to be able govern, not just protest. Wow...

[@Boomersfdtheworld]

WHAAAAAAAAAAT VAN JONES!!! I like him pointing out our weaknesses on the left! We need this!

[@trifacto]

I don't agree with everything Van Jones says, but there is no doubt that is one smart smart man.

[@genie0390]

commies by definition are stupid and delusional

[@mvalle6072]

Not bad, this was a great interview; Van has a great mind; I could pick his brain all days

[@mvalle6072]

*day

[@Tyriqqq]

Who is disliking this video? It's a very educational and rational piece

[@DonaldKronos]

🔥 #NeverHillary #NeverTrump #VoteForUS #BernieOrBust 🐦 #BERNIEorREVOLT 🔥

[@rogerking223]

I really like the young Turks. Thank you

[@titansoftime]

I came in with an anti-establishment bias against Van Jones, but... wow, great interview.

[@FREE_GAME89]

He killed it

[@ValCelin]

Van Jones impressed me on this interview even more tha on CNN. Wow, great insight. Very strategic, very intelligent points.

[@Lifestyle_withG]

I feel like Van Jones' purple pen was for Prince. Weird but comforting.

[@StrangerHappened]

I doubt that Van Jones was ever "radical" (MSM call moderates that).

[@VexingThoughts1]

Corporate Media Not Mainstream Media

[@ssssssssss1638]

Man why does he make so many excuses for Obama its seriously hero worship and disgusting

[@Martial-Mat]

A very thoughtful man

[@Joram647]

"If it becomes too self righteous and we're just looking for enemies to blame, we might miss that internal reflection moment." This is exactly why I don't like either side of these issues. Everyone gets so caught up in fighting the "evil people" and the "corruption", that they forget what it really is they're fighting for and they become the enemies they're fighting against. Van Jones is really the only thing I liked about CNN; him and Fareed Zakaria. I wish more pundents would look outside their own boxes like these guys do. I hope TYT can learn something from this guy.

[@dnate697]

Great interview and Van puts a face on things the Turks have said forever. Great points Van.

[@Deedeedee137]

Oh man, this guy is super smart. I have never heard anyone else refer to voting for president as choosing your pinata, and that is absolutely brilliant.

[@tellthetruthna8523]

I like Van Jones but he has a blind spot when it comes to HRC and the Dem Party. As an attorney he should understand better than most how serious the FBI investigation is. Based on the known facts the criminal investigation should lead to an indictment as a matter of law. How can he ignore this? Does he believe political expediency will trump the law?

[@susiecopithorne4215]

"Are you calling people OUT or are you calling people UP?" - Van Jones

[@fobusas]

I think Van is wrong about Obama. Way too many excuses. And having a movement to push president to do the right thing is a misdirection. Why can't we have both? A president that is a leader, and a movement to back him up?

[@Rosannasfriend]

I think he tried to be, and got no back up.

[@fobusas]

***** Who tried? Obama? You've got to be kidding. As soon as he got into office, he surrounded himself with people who crashed the economy, like timothy geithner and larry summers, people who like to strong arm liberals who are also insensitive to race issues like Rahm Imanuel. And the list goes on and on. And Obama preemptively compromised with republicans. Republicans even bragged that they got 95% of what they wanted from from Obama. The grand bargain for you. If not for republican stupidity, he would have even cut social security. That's not what a leader does. About a movement. He had one, the one that got him elected. But he forgot them, abandoned them. Movement was rather weak, so you need to nurture it. But Obama killed it instead by constantly throwing liberals under the bus, just like he did to Van Jones. Shame he got so domesticated in the process.

[@Dan-pd9ys]

Van Jones is so intelligent, great interview. I always liked him on CNN and his viewpoints.

[@rickeyphipps9400]

Stopped watching after the 5 min Hillary ad in the beginning. Fear Trump Vote Us. Yea! NO! NEVER HILLARY!

[@juanguzman8034]

Van Jones talk about the positive for Trump and negative for Hillary but was almost at the end. Agreed with Trump on the economy and trade deals but not on the wall and racial issues based on his personal experience as a colored person. People keep calling Trump a bully but he can't be a bully because those people actually have power at best he has an aggressive tone.

[@paulpeartsmith]

You should of kept watching.

[@DivinaStone]

you really should watch it all the way through. i thought that at first too but Van makes a lot of great points and this isn't an ad for killery. it's more like a wake up call to everybody, left, right and center.

[@crimsonking8942]

Except, it wasn't. In fact, it was very thought provoking and engaging. That's the beauty of unscripted conversation.

[@amyl801]

I like this guy. Very rational, and actually understands how democracy works.