Jones shared the message on air and on social platforms, quoting Kirk:

“Hey, Van, I mean it — I’d love to have you on my show to have a respectful conversation about crime and race. I would be a gentleman as I know you would be as well.”

CNN analyst Van Jones revealed a poignant detail in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. According to Jones, Kirk reached out to him just one day before his death, seeking a respectful dialogue on complex issues such as crime and race.

Jones said that Kirk had contacted him via direct message, expressing a genuine interest in having a civil and thoughtful conversation. The message, shared both on-air and across social media, has drawn significant attention.

In the message, Kirk wrote: “Hey, Van, I mean it — I’d love to have you on my show to have a respectful conversation about crime and race. I would be a gentleman as I know you would be as well.”

Jones, visibly emotional, emphasized the importance of Kirk’s tone and the sincerity behind the outreach. He said the message reflected a willingness to bridge divides, even across deeply entrenched ideological lines.

The timing of the message, coming just a day before Kirk was killed, has added a somber layer to the story. Many have taken to social media to reflect on what might have been a powerful moment of public discourse and mutual understanding.