Former 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang is set to join CNN as a political commentator, the network announced Wednesday.
“I’m excited to join CNN to help shed light on the election and the candidates’ experiences. Learned a lot these past months and am glad to contribute to the public discussion,” Yang tweeted, noting that he would be on the network later in the day to discuss the Nevada Democratic debate.
I’m excited to join @CNN to help shed light on the election and the candidates’ experiences. Learned a lot these past months and am glad to contribute to the public discussion.
— Andrew Yang? (@AndrewYang) February 19, 2020
Yang ended his long-shot presidential bid last week after failing to finish in the top tier in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. His campaign outlasted those of some members of Congress and governors.
The tech entrepreneur has since said he would consider joining the administration of one of his ex-Democratic rivals if he or she defeats President Trump in the November election.
Yang, who is not ruling out a future run for office, said last week he’s ready to help the eventual Democratic nominee but has not endorsed a candidate.
“If my efforts and exertions can help ensure that Donald Trump doesn’t win, then I’ll be there every freaking moment of every freaking day,” he said. “I’ll go fight for it. What are we doing here otherwise? What am I going to do, just watch Trump get reelected? That would be terrible.”
