Staff Reports
Van Jones has discovered what countless leftists have stubbornly refused to acknowledge: Donald Trump is not the bumbling buffoon they like to portray. During a lively discussion with fellow media figure Chris Cillizza, Van Jones shed light on the absurdity of underestimating Trump’s intellect, especially in the wake of his emphatic election win. It appears Jones has finally cracked the code on D.C.’s biggest mystery: how Trump managed to navigate the political landscape and come out on top.
With Trump holding the reins to the White House, Senate, House, and Supreme Court, it would seem self-evident that he possesses a certain level of cleverness. Addressing Cillizza, Jones punctured the bubble of conventional thinking in much of the media. The claim that Trump is an idiot falls flat when considering his actual political successes. After all, he pulled off an electoral victory that had many scratching their heads in disbelief. Maybe it’s time to reconsider what constitutes “smart” in the political sphere.
The brilliance of Trump’s campaign was evident in what Jones dubbed a phenomenal ability to redefine media engagement. While the legacy outlets are still stuck in archaic modes of communication, Trump dominated the modern narrative by tuning into platforms that actual voters utilize—such as podcasts and social media. Jones highlighted how the establishment media were left bewildered by Trump’s strategy as he captured the hearts and minds of those who were tired of the same old dog-and-pony show that mainstream outlets churn out.
Van Jones says Trump is ‘smarter’ than critics: ‘Dude is a phenomenon’ https://t.co/Zr23PtCSez
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 15, 2024
Cillizza agreed with Jones, delightfully pointing out the irony in mainstream media figures questioning Trump’s savvy while he continuously proves them wrong. Their bewilderment was not just misplaced; it was comical. As they questioned how Trump managed to pull off such magic, they overlooked the simple fact: Trump resonates with people in a way they can only dream of. They are the ones who end up looking foolish, perpetually caught off-guard by a man they deemed unworthy of their attention.
Trump’s ability to engage voters—even outside of traditional media—was on full display with his appearances alongside various podcasters. Vice President Kamala Harris, in a desperate bid to keep up, hopped onto the podcasting bandwagon but failed to make significant inroads during her campaign. Her appearances seemed less impressive compared to Trump’s viral moments. While Trump is off entertaining and engaging citizens through vigorous dialogue, Harris is just trying to keep pace—an uphill battle that is far too evident. It’s no wonder that mainstream media isle figures are left scratching their heads, gaping at the reality that Trump continues to dominate the narrative while they wallow in their frustration.
