# @builders on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1tyKNOo6K
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29812122-builders-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b5ddcb480a.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-04-24T18:26:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Builders (@builders) — https://gondola.cc/builders

## Caption

Van Jones vs. Vivek Ramaswamy — and the unexpected lesson that followed.

In 2024, a couple of tense exchanges between Van Jones and Vivek Ramaswamy led to a surprising and powerful moment of reflection on the state of political rhetoric in this country.

Vivek confronted Van for calling him a “dangerous demagogue” — then shared the terrifying fallout his family faced soon after. He didn’t assign blame, but made a clear point: even unintentional rhetoric can have real-world consequences.

Instead of deflecting, Van listened. He acknowledged the impact of his words, and both men agreed they shared a responsibility — to model dialogue that brings us together, not further apart.

Regardless of your feelings about one or both of these men, this moment offered something rare: a glimpse of what accountability, grace, and real dialogue can look like—even across deep divides.

#Politics #Media #Lesson #VanJones #VivekRamaswamy

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vivekramaswamy, vanjones, politics, media, lesson

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