During CNN's coverage of the election on Tuesday, CNN political commentator and former Obama aide Van Jones said that while it's hard to say what exactly determined the outcome of the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump He said there was room for misbehavior toward his Democratic opponents. Vice President Kamala Harris did not, citing race and gender.
Jones said it's difficult to say exactly what determined the outcome, but “I think the racial and gender aspects of this case are bittersweet.” And the only way you can kind of begin to understand that even if you don't see it right away is, can you imagine a woman of color acting the same way Donald Trump does, even if it's just for one day? but. What did he say, what did he do, how did he insult people? If you're a person of color, you don't feel like you have that freedom. You really feel a little tied down. You're always thinking something in the back of your mind, like how will I be perceived? Also, if I say this, will they think all black people are like this or all women are like this? I mean, he has the license he needs to just be an idiot and an obnoxious ass to everyone and people get along and still be president. I don't think anyone has a phenotype that makes them feel so free. ”
He added that many factors may have played a role in the election outcome.
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