The Don Lemon Show

HOT TOPICS | SHOCKING Threat From Hegseth: 'We Will Control The Media'
Don Lemon and Colby Hall dissect Pete Hegseth's controversial call for media control and his dismissive rhetoric regarding the Iran war, highlighting the threat to press freedom and the administration's perceived miscalculations.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Iran War Is Getting Worse As Violence Hits the U.S.
The escalating conflict with Iran, driven by a new, vengeful leader and US actions, is rapidly expanding beyond the Middle East, threatening to trigger a global economic crisis and incite domestic terror, with little clear strategy from Washington to de-escalate.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA War Over Donald Trump's Iran War!
Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's shifting justifications for the Iran war, the growing internal MAGA dissent, and the war's economic fallout, arguing that U.S. foreign policy is being dictated by Israeli interests.

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War Has Killed Seven Americans! Are we next?!
Don Lemon and John Heilemann dissect the escalating Iran conflict, arguing it's a baseless war driven by political distraction, leading to economic turmoil, increased casualties, and a more hardline Iranian regime, while raising alarms about potential US election interference.

HOT TOPICS | NEW EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: Donald Trump Accused By Teen!
Don Lemon and guests dissect recent economic downturns, a new Epstein file allegation against Donald Trump, and the US's aggressive foreign policy towards Cuba, framing these issues as critical failures of the Trump administration and threats to democracy.

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War Lies & Fallout After Kristi Noem’s Abysmal Testimony
Don Lemon and Steve Schmidt dissect the Trump administration's contradictory justifications for military action in Iran and the alleged corruption surrounding Kristi Noem's DHS ad campaign.

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War Is Costing Americans BILLIONS!
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's actions in Iran are an unjustified "wag the dog" war, driven by political opportunism and costing American taxpayers billions, while highlighting significant voter suppression issues in Texas primaries.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Gets HUMILIATED!
Don Lemon delivers a scathing critique of Kristi Noem's performance and alleged dishonesty during a congressional hearing, while also dissecting the US role in the escalating Middle East conflict and the dynamics of the Texas primary election.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's War In Iran: How Scared Should We Be?!
Don Lemon and his panel dissect the Trump administration's inconsistent justifications for the Iran strike, questioning the true motivations and highlighting the escalating regional chaos.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Is An International JOKE!
Don Lemon and guest Brian Andrews dissect Donald Trump's 'unhinged' Davos appearance, warning of severe geopolitical and economic fallout from his rhetoric on NATO and Greenland, while also addressing domestic political polarization and the role of protest art.

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Embarrasses America at World Summit!
Don Lemon sharply criticizes Donald Trump's performance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, detailing perceived diplomatic missteps, factual inaccuracies, and 'unhinged' behavior that he argues embarrasses the United States on the global stage.

LEMON DROP | Dear White People, WTF?!
Don Lemon and Mike Nellis dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy and domestic actions, framing them as a dangerous display of entitlement and a distraction from pressing issues, while also critiquing Democratic 'performative politics' and calling for a new generation of courageous, action-oriented leaders.

HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media Meltdown: CBS's SHOCKING Debut!
Don Lemon and guest Kobe Hall dissect CBS News' controversial debut under new conservative ownership, highlighting on-air blunders, a perceived partisan shift, and the Trump administration's Venezuela policy.

HOT TOPICS | Are Donald Trump's Actions Against Venezuela Acts of War?! - January 5th, 2026
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro is a hypocritical, self-serving act driven by oil interests and a need for distraction, setting a dangerous international precedent by bypassing congressional approval.
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