Van Jones, Bezos’ $100M Man, Pushed Out of His Own Non-Profit

MOVING ON

The CNN commentator—who was given a mountain of cash by the Amazon founder to distribute—says he is now launching a new initiative.

Wealth and Power Reporter

Published Aug. 18 2023 11:19PM EDT

Two years ago, facing a sea of reporters, Jeff Bezos praised Van Jones as an extraordinary philanthropic leader, handing the CNN commentator a $100 million blank check to distribute as he saw fit.

Noah Kirsch

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Van Jones, Bezos’ $100M Man, Pushed Out of His Own Non-Profit

The CNN commentator—who was given a mountain of cash by the Amazon founder to distribute—says he is now launching a new initiative.

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Noah Kirsch