'Cry harder': Van Jones ridiculed for saying Amber Rose's pro-Trump RNC speech is 'bunker buster' for Democrats

Political analyst Van Jones said Amber Rose's pro-Trump speech at the RNC was 'most dangerous' because of her popularity and well-articulated delivery
UPDATED JUL 16, 2024
Van Jones said Amber Rose's speech endorsing Donald Trump at the RNC was 'most dangerous' for the Democratic Party (Getty Images)
Van Jones said Amber Rose's speech endorsing Donald Trump at the RNC was 'most dangerous' for the Democratic Party (Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Senior political analyst for CNN Van Jones issued a warning, noting that model and TV personality Amber Rose's speech at the Republican National Convention endorsing former president Donald Trump was the "most dangerous speech" for the Democratic Party.

The political commentator voiced concern about Rose's appearance at the RNC as a well-known person of color, pointing out that her popularity appeals to liberals who might be dissatisfied with Democratic policies.

"That was probably the most dangerous speech for the Democratic coalition," Jones said about Rose’s speech while covering the first night of the convention in Milwaukee, according to Fox News.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: Van Jones on stage at the 2022 New York Times DealBook on November
Van Jones pointed out Amber Rose's popularity and oratorship in support of Donald Trump as 'most dangerous' for the Democratic coalition (Getty Images)

Amber Rose wasn't a Donald Trump supporter initially

During her speech at the GOP convention, Amber Rose shared her personal political journey, detailing how she changed from believing that Donald Trump was a "racist" to embracing his cause.

The model, who once dated rapper Kanye West, talked about how her father, who supports Trump, pushed her to look into the former president's positions and policies outside mainstream media. She accepted his challenge and started to support Trump.

 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 15: Rapper & Influencer Amber Rose appears on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Amber Rose detailed how she changed from believing that Donald Trump was a 'racist' to embracing his cause at the GOP convention (Getty Images)

"I realize Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, White, gay or straight, it’s all love. And that’s when it hit me, these are my people. This is where I belong," she said in her speech.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 15: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump appears on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
'I realize Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, White, gay or straight, it’s all love,' said Amber Rose (Getty Images)

Van Jones says Amber Rose described the experience 'a lot of people have'

Van Jones remarked, "That is a young woman of color. She’s describing the experience a lot of people have, feeling that maybe if you’re around too many liberals you might get criticized too much, or you might not be able to speak your mind. And she spoke to it really well."

Referring to the rest of the CNN panel, Jones added, "And she’s way more famous than any of us up here. I’m going to tell you that. Way more famous."

"And so, to the extent that these guys are trying to bust up our coalition, that was a bunker buster right there," he added.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 21:  The Dream Corps President & Co-Founder and CNN Host Van Jones speaks on
'...She’s way more famous than any of us up here. I’m going to tell you that. Way more famous,' Van Jones said of Amber Rose (Getty Images)

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper also speaks about the effectiveness of Amber Rose’s speech

The efficacy of Amber Rose's speech was also discussed by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.

He replied to Jones, "And it’s one of the things we’ve been talking about – there are speakers that speak to the room, and there are speakers who speak through the television screen. She speaks through the camera to the audience at home."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Anderson Cooper attends The 15th Annual CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribu
The efficacy of Amber Rose's speech was also discussed by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper (Getty Images)

Amber Rose first made waves in support for Donald Trump in May 2024

In addition to sharing pictures of her meeting with Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump on social media, Amber Rose first gained attention for supporting the ex-president in May when she posted pictures of herself online in a bikini and MAGA hat.

When asked about her new pro-Trump stance at the time, she told TMZ, "Is Donald Trump not for women's rights issues? – He's trying to Make America Great Again – that's for women too."

"We just did our research and we're not brainwashed anymore by the left," she added.


 
 
 
 
 
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Van Jones gets mocked online for being upset with Amber Rose's pro-Donald Trump speech at RNC

Netizens took multiple jabs at the CNN political analyst after he expressed his concerns to the Democratic camp about Amber Rose's pro-Trump speech despite being a woman of color.

One X (formerly Twitter) user penned, "Truth hurts, doesn't it, Van Jones!" Another said, "She did a great job!"

"That's a good thing. He can cry harder," said someone else, while one wrote, "He would. Typical Fascist Democrat."

"Van Jones knows she is right! He knows…and agrees with her — but he has a liberal job," commented one user.



 



 



 



 



 

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