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Days after Alice Marie Johnson‘s sentence was commuted by Donald Trump, Kim Kardashian West sat down with CNN’s Van Jones to talk about the emotional process, even answering criticism that the president is using her and this case for political gain.

On receiving the news from Trump:

Johnson’s reaction to the news of hearing she was free after 21 years:

On why she doesn’t think she’s being “used” by the Trump administration (start at the 2:10 mark):

Regardless of your opinion on her family, her body and even who she’s married to, this is what using your influence, access and privilege is all about. Watch a clip of Johnson’s emotional release below!

Watch Van Jones’ entire interview with the reality star below.

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