As millions of Americans were overcome with joy after Joe Biden 's defeat of President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential race , CNN correspondent Van Jones embodied the sentiments of many while on live television. “It’s easier to be a parent this morning, it's more easy to be a dad,” Jones said, with tears coming down his face as he reacted to the news. “It’s easier to tell your kids that character matters. It matters. Telling the truth matters, being a good person matters.” Van Jones was emotional talking about Joe Biden becoming the next President of the United States pic.twitter.com/KaqhSR4sHG — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 7, 2020
