Van Jones Warns Political Class Is Out of Touch in Digital Age

At a media summit, Jones highlighted how Trump’s digital strategy outpaced traditional campaign tactics, reshaping political engagement.

Van Jones criticized both political parties for failing to address the concerns of everyday Americans, calling the entire political class disconnected.
He emphasized that digital platforms have replaced traditional campaign methods like door-knocking, with voters increasingly influenced by online content.
Jones pointed to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign as a case study in leveraging digital influencers and platforms to reach voters effectively.
He noted the decline of mainstream media’s influence, citing how streamers and podcasters now draw significantly larger audiences than cable news networks.
Jones shared his surprise at learning from his teenage son that cultural influence has shifted to streamers on platforms like Twitch, Kik, and Rumble.