"The difference between me and you, Jeff [Pearlman], is that I've got nothing to hide. My skeletons are out there. They played out publicly. But I'm sure you got some things you don't want people to know about. So why don't we get into it?"
“I’m thrilled to join MSNBC’s cohort of exceptional reporters and journalists in covering Washington during this critical period for fair and unflinching journalism.”
MSNBC is eyeing the hosts of The Weekend -- anchored by Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez -- to take over the 7 PM ET timeslot vacated by Joy Reid.
Jones has served in the role for the past four years, but told executives and employees at the outlet the time was right to consider other roles after the network has seen a drop in ratings since the 2024 presidential election.
"The difference between me and you, Jeff [Pearlman], is that I've got nothing to hide. My skeletons are out there. They played out publicly. But I'm sure you got some things you don't want people to know about. So why don't we get into it?"