It was an emotional morning for the CNN News commentator Van Jones.
Saturday November 7, former vice-president Joe biden was elected 46th President of the United States. After receiving more votes than any presidential candidate in history, in part due to a record high voter turnout on election day and a postal vote due to the coronavirus pandemic, he has defeated the former reality TV host and current president. Donald trump in a historic victory that also saw the election of the first female Black and South Asian American Vice President, Kamala harris.
In a conversation with Anderson Cooper During the long-awaited results on CNN, Van broke down in tears as he discussed his reaction to the news, which comes days after the election began on November 3.
"It's easier to be a parent this morning. It's easier to be a dad. It's easier to tell your kids that character matters. It's important. Telling the truth matters. Being a good person counts, "Van said, choking. "And it's easier for a lot of people. If you are a Muslim in this country, you don't have to worry about whether the president doesn't want you here. If you are an immigrant, you do not have to do this. worry if the president is going to be happy to have babies ripped off, or dismiss dreamers for no reason. This is a justification for many people who have really suffered. "
Van also echoed the words of George floyd, a black man whose murder by a police officer in May sparked hundreds of protests in the United States and around the world.
