Van Jones says 'ideological nationalist' JD Vance is 'more dangerous virus' than Donald Trump

On Monday, Donald Trump officially named JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 election. While many on the right were pleased with the pick, the reaction from pundits on the left was less favorable. Among those who expressed their concern was CNN's Van Jones, who said Vance is a “more dangerous virus” than Trump in terms of nationalism.

"You know, part of the reason that JD Vance matters isn't for these short-term electoral calculations," Jones said during a CNN clip. "He matters because of what he means for the Republican Party long-term. This is cementing a kind of nationalism."

Van Jones: “Trump … he’s an instinctive, impulsive, intuitive nationalist. JD Vance is an ideological nationalist. That’s a much more dangerous virus.”

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