CNN commentator Scott Jennings weighed in on the inauguration festivities for President-elect Donald Trump and observed how his growing influence is becoming unprecedented.
Jennings emphasized the president-elect’s rising popularity while criticizing Joe Biden and the Democratic Party for their broken promises.
“Trump is now at the peak of his power,” Jennings said.
“Biden’s legacy is giving us Trump 2.0. And he broke his promises: said he would be honest – he wasn’t. He was gonna be moderate – he wasn’t,” Jennings added.
“He was gonna ‘restore the soul of the nation’ – he didn’t. His entire record – it’s gonna be hard to make any comeback.”
Jennings’ comments came during a discussion with Democratic strategist Paul Begala and anchor Jessica Dean.
Begala expressed pride in the outgoing president’s efforts, to which Jennings responded by referencing his own participation in the evening’s inauguration events.
“I’ve gotta say, I’m on my way to a ball – I think you’ve been out to one already,” Jennings quipped.
“I’d like to get into whatever you’re drinking.”
Jennings, who is often referred to as the “black sheep” of CNN, received lighthearted remarks from his colleagues about his dapper tuxedo.
“Scott, I want to get your thoughts on that, but I just looked into the monitor and saw you’re wearing a tuxedo. I want to get your thoughts on that later as well,” Dean joked during the segment.
Begala joined in, adding, “He’s a handsome devil!”
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The conservative commentator, known for his articulate and pointed arguments, gained widespread recognition in 2024 as a leading conservative voice in media.
Many said Jennings’ growing popularity and ability to connect with audiences could make him a candidate for his own primetime show on the network.
Jennings’ comments reflected the sentiment of conservatives ahead of Trump’s incoming administration and the ongoing debates over Biden’s impact on the nation.
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