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May 27, 2026Political CorruptionRepublican PartyDonald Trump

HOT TOPICS | The GOP’s Corruption Problem Keeps Growing!

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a figure embroiled in a decade of corruption scandals, secured the Republican Senate nomination with Donald Trump's backing, highlighting a perceived moral collapse within the GOP and setting up a critical general election battle.

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Apr 21, 2026US-Iran ConflictForeign PolicyDiplomacy

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Iran War Chaos: What Is Actually Going On?!

The US-Iran peace talks collapse as President Trump's erratic social media diplomacy and shifting objectives create confusion, raising concerns about his mental stability and the conflict's true purpose.

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Apr 21, 2026Donald TrumpUS PoliticsIran Peace Talks

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Has Always Been Unhinged!

Don Lemon dissects Donald Trump's recent actions and statements, arguing they reveal a leader increasingly unfit for office, whose political strategies are backfiring and whose public support is eroding.

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Apr 19, 2026US politicsmedia criticisminternational relations

LEMON DROP | Gas Prices Soar, Media Under Attack, Chaos Everywhere!

Don Lemon dissects political rhetoric, fact-checks claims about media bias and international 'peace deals,' and raises concerns about a former president's mental fitness and authoritarian leanings.

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Apr 16, 2026US PoliticsForeign PolicyMilitary Strategy

HOT TOPICS | How Long Will The Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Last?

Don Lemon sharply criticizes the Defense Secretary's conduct, religious rhetoric, and media attacks, while experts detail the economic impact of the administration's budget and the likely escalation of the Iran blockade.

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Apr 3, 2026US PoliticsTrump AdministrationCabinet Firings

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & MAGA Are In CRISIS!

Don Lemon and his panel assert that the Trump administration is in crisis, marked by recent high-profile firings, escalating international conflicts, and a perceived disconnect from public opinion, all while facing controversial comparisons of Trump to Jesus.

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Mar 25, 2026Donald TrumpUS PoliticsEconomy

HOT TOPICS | The System Is Collapsing Under Donald Trump!

Don Lemon asserts that the American system is collapsing under Donald Trump's leadership, citing a weakening economy, significant Republican electoral losses, a chaotic war effort, and alleged personal corruption fueled by filtered intelligence.

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