Van Jones Expresses Concern Over Biden’s Decline

Democrat Van Jones has moved quickly to address issues concerning former President Joe Biden and his close aides.

In a recent discussion, Jones expressed his surprise at the extent of Biden’s decline and shared his frustration about how long Biden’s supporters took to acknowledge it, as mentioned in an account by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson.

“I was shocked,” Jones shared on CNN’s “The State of the Union.” He has a long-standing admiration for Biden, having worked with him during the Obama administration. “I loved him more every day. When he came out, I was shocked to see his condition,” he noted.

Previously serving as a special adviser on Green Jobs, Jones reflected on Biden’s underwhelming debate performance against President Trump last June.

“It wasn’t the first time he’d been in that state,” he remarked. The book referenced highlights the detrimental silence from certain individuals, which Jones deemed a disservice to the republic. “I think Democrats will face repercussions for what has now come to light as a substantial cover-up,” he asserted.

Ahead of the debate, Jones had been vocal about his worries regarding Biden’s cognitive abilities, suggesting that a lackluster performance could jeopardize Biden’s chances. Following the debate, he became visibly emotional as he observed Biden struggle to maintain his thoughts on stage, which even affected his voice during post-debate analysis.

On Sunday, Jones mentioned that Democrats need to dig deeper and confront the stark realities of their current situation in light of what occurred in 2024, comparing it to the party’s defeat in 2004.

“It took three or five years for Barack Obama to come forward with a message. What did we do during that time?” he questioned, referencing George W. Bush’s 2004 win. “We looked inward. The donors were reorganizing.” He emphasized the need for reflection within the party before attempting to appeal to the public.

“There needs to be a deep internal review,” he added. “Before we try to explain to people why they should support us, we must reassess ourselves and ensure that negative influences are set aside so we can progress in the midterms.” He concluded with an apology to the American people for being part of the issue at hand.

David Axelrod, a key strategist behind Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, was one of the few prominent voices raising concerns about Biden at that time. When discussing Biden’s recent remarks that he would have beaten Trump in a rematch had he remained in the race, Axelrod immediately disagreed.

“I think that’s ridiculous,” he replied firmly. “He’s been misled by his top political aide, Mike Donilon. I think he couldn’t face the truth due to his emotional connection to Biden.” Axelrod mentioned that internal discussions indicated Biden’s chances of winning against Trump were actually less than 5%. “If he had run, Democrats would have likely lost at least three Senate seats, perhaps even more,” he concluded.