Van Jones Weighs in on Trump’s Overnight Tweets Amid Minneapolis Protests
CNN commentator Van Jones is weighing in on President Donald Trump’s overnight tweets about the ongoing protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During an appearance on the network, Jones described the president’s tweets as…
CNN commentator Van Jones is weighing in on President Donald Trump’s overnight tweets about the ongoing protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
During an appearance on the network, Jones described the president’s tweets as “inappropriate” and “irresponsible” as he offered an explanation for his opinion.
“I think it was highly inappropriate for the president to say that for a number of reasons,” Jones said, adding, “One: That’s not the standard of the law. You use deadly force to protect life. You don’t use deadly force to protect property. And so, it’s just a misstatement of the law.”
Jones went on to stress how imperative it is for Trump to strike the right “balance” in his call for public safety and order.
“I think it’s also just an irresponsible statement because this really is a moment where striking the right balance,” he said. Jones went on to condemn the lobbying of “pro-crime,” later adding, “There is a balance that has to be struck.”
Jones also believes the president should “reconsider his course” in addressing the situation because “this is not over.”
See Jones’ remarks below:
Jones’ remarks follow Trump’s overnight tweets calling for order in Minneapolis as protest escalated in various parts of the city.
Amid the unrest, buildings were torched and stores were looted. The Minneapolis Police Department’s third precinct was also set on fire Thursday night.