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May 17, 2026Kevin Hart RoastFreedom Of SpeechMental Health

LEMON DROP | Trump’s China Trip, Voting Rights Battles & the Kevin Hart Roast

Don Lemon and his guests dissect the Kevin Hart roast controversy, the impact of redistricting on Black voters, Trump's shifting stance on China, and the evolving justifications for military action in Iran.

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Apr 28, 2026Political IndictmentsJudicial SystemFreedom of Speech

Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Trump's Justice Department Indicts James Comey...AGAIN!

Don Lemon and guest Monique Presley dissect the Trump Justice Department's 'ridiculous' third indictment of James Comey over a beach photo, exposing alleged political weaponization and ignorance.

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Mar 22, 2026Independent MediaPolitical CommentaryJournalism Ethics

DL + DL ANYTHING GOES: Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley UNFILTERED! Part 2

Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley offer an unfiltered, personal take on media, politics, and resilience in the face of public and legal challenges, advocating for independent journalism and authenticity.

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Feb 23, 2026Political CommentaryUS PoliticsMAGA

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA Are CRINGE AF!

Don Lemon delivers a sharp critique of the Trump administration and MAGA, exposing their perceived hypocrisy in public conduct and selective outrage over political expression in sports.

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Feb 9, 2026Super Bowl Halftime ShowBad BunnyDonald Trump

HOT TOPICS | Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Angers Donald Trump & MAGA!

Don Lemon vehemently defends Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show against conservative backlash, framing the criticism as racist and out of touch with modern American identity, while also addressing his own recent legal challenges.

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Feb 7, 2026JournalismGovernment OverreachCivil Liberties

LEMON DROP | America In Crisis: How Did We Get Here?!

Don Lemon details his recent arrest by federal agents, framing it as a direct assault on journalistic freedom and civil liberties, alongside broader critiques of government overreach and political corruption.

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Feb 3, 2026Freedom of the PressGovernment OverreachJournalism Ethics

Lemon LIVE at 5 | EXCLUSIVE: Don Lemon & Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez LIVE!

Don Lemon and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez detail how the arrest of a journalist represents a calculated government attack on free speech and independent media, exposing a 'playbook' of intimidation and censorship.

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