Van Jones compares Biden dropping out to grandfather having keys taken away

CNN’s Van Jones was visibly upset while appearing on television Sunday, saying that people are “heartbroken” over President Joe Biden’s decision to not continue his reelection bid.

Biden revealed his decision through a statement he made on social media, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris shortly afterward. Jones argued that Biden’s decision represents the difference “between a politician and a leader” with his “selfless” decision.

“It‘s kind of like when your grandpa, you got to take the keys and everybody ‘you got to take his keys, you got to take his keys, and he‘s fighting and he‘s fighting,’ and everybody’s so frustrated,” Jones said on CNN. “And then 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, this is somebody, you wouldn‘t be here without him, and you have to take something from him.”

Jones added that this is “a human moment” for both Biden and his family, and that it marks a sad day for people who wanted the president to get “across the finish line.” He contended that Biden’s decision represents his decision to put the country first.

“Wait till we get to the convention, you‘re going to see people crying, standing, screaming, cheering,” Jones said. “He may not get a chance to talk for 10 minutes. We finally get a chance to put our arms around this guy. He did the right thing for this country, the right thing for this party.”

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Prior to Biden dropping out, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) contended that Harris would be ready to “step up” to take Biden’s place as the nominee, arguing that 80 million people voted for the pair in 2020 knowing that she could potentially take on the role. Since Biden has dropped out, Bill and Hillary Clinton have both given their endorsements to Harris .

In her first statement since the historic news, Harris thanked Biden for his leadership as president. She also thanked him for his endorsement to her, and that she intends “to earn and win this nomination.”