CNN Analyst Shares Charlie Kirk Message Day Before Assassination

CNN analyst Van Jones revealed that he received a direct message from conservative activist Charlie Kirk just one day before Kirk was assassinated at a college tour event in Utah. Despite their heated public debates on issues such as race and crime, Kirk's message invited Jones to a respectful conversation, expressing willingness to disagree agreeably. Jones was visibly moved by this outreach, stating it "stopped me cold" and underscored the potential for civility even among frequent on-air adversaries. While Jones condemned Kirk's murder unequivocally, he highlighted the growing wave of political violence in the U.S. and called for a return to civil dialogue between opposing sides. Social media reactions to Jones sharing the message were mixed, with some criticizing him for extending grace to Kirk, who had a controversial past. The incident and the message have drawn public attention to the importance of dialogue and the dangers of political violence.