Hot 97 radio host Peter Rosenberg is calling out Van Jones and questioning why the CNN analyst is still being embraced as a progressive voice.
On October 6, Rosenberg took to X (formerly Twitter) with sharp words for Jones following his recent apology for controversial remarks about the ongoing Israel–Gaza conflict. The tweet has already garnered over 47,000 views.
“This man Van Jones has been an utter and complete fraud for years now,” Rosenberg tweeted. “He is constantly on the wrong side of everything. I am so sick of him being propped up as a voice for progressives. It is a complete lie — just like everything he said with King Islamophobe Bill Maher.”
The post came two days after Jones publicly apologized for comments that many saw as insensitive. During a previous discussion, Jones suggested that misinformation about the Gaza conflict was being spread by “foreign adversaries,” which critics said downplayed the humanitarian crisis.
In his October 4 apology, Jones admitted he “messed up” and described his earlier statements as “flat-out insensitive.” “Babies are dying every day in Gaza,” he said. “Nobody should dispute that fact or make light of it in any way. To the people living in fear and burying family members every day — I apologize.”
Peter Rosenberg Slams Van Jones For Israel-Gaza Comments
Rosenberg, who often uses his Hot 97 platform to speak on social justice, didn’t buy it. He called out Jones’ past collaboration with Real Time with Bill Maher host Bill Maher, who has long faced accusations of Islamophobia. By referring to Maher as “King Islamophobe,” Rosenberg suggested that Jones’ willingness to align with Maher exposed deeper inconsistencies in his so-called progressive stance.
Jones, a former Obama administration adviser, has been criticized in recent years for what many view as political flip-flopping. From praising Donald Trump’s criminal justice reform efforts to later condemning his administration.
Rosenberg’s post reignited those long-standing critiques, sparking heated conversations online about authenticity and accountability among mainstream commentators. For Rosenberg, the message was simple: Van Jones’ track record speaks louder than any apology.
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