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LEMON DROP | Algae, Peeling Paint & Trump’s Reflecting Pool Disaster… Plus Wes Moore on Obama Center
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LEMON DROP | Algae, Peeling Paint & Trump’s Reflecting Pool Disaster… Plus Wes Moore on Obama Center

Don Lemon dissects the $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 'disaster' as a metaphor for Trump's presidency and contrasts it with the Obama Center's opening, while also questioning Trump's alleged 'obsession' with male physiques.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kamala Harris on 2028, Donald Trump & America's Future
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EXCLUSIVE: Kamala Harris on 2028, Donald Trump & America's Future

Kamala Harris discusses the ongoing fight for civil rights, proposes structural reforms to the Supreme Court and Electoral College, and critiques the current administration's impact on democracy and global standing.

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LEMON DROP | CBS Murders 60 Minutes, Trump Can't Stay Awake, Sex Scandals Plague D.C.
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LEMON DROP | CBS Murders 60 Minutes, Trump Can't Stay Awake, Sex Scandals Plague D.C.

Don Lemon dissects a tumultuous week in American politics and media, highlighting CBS's alleged dismantling of '60 Minutes,' Trump's legal and health setbacks, and D.C.'s pervasive culture of power-driven scandals.

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HOT TOPICS | Massie Is Out… But Trump May Have a Problem
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HOT TOPICS | Massie Is Out… But Trump May Have a Problem

Don Lemon critiques the media's portrayal of Thomas Massie's primary loss, exposes alleged government actions shielding Trump and funding insurrectionists, and highlights the rising influence of AI and paid influencers in political campaigns.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Scandal Explodes!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Scandal Explodes!

Don Lemon and guests expose alleged unprecedented corruption within the Trump administration, detailing a $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for January 6 participants and a permanent IRS audit exemption for Donald Trump and his family.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voters Are Fed Up With MAGA's Racist Policies!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voters Are Fed Up With MAGA's Racist Policies!

Don Lemon and guests dissect the escalating political battles over redistricting and voting rights, arguing that voters are increasingly frustrated with perceived racist policies and Democratic inaction.

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LEMON DROP | From Rising Tensions to Sky High Gas Prices, The Pressure Is Building!
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LEMON DROP | From Rising Tensions to Sky High Gas Prices, The Pressure Is Building!

Don Lemon critiques recent political events, from the gutting of the Voting Rights Act to rising gas prices and perceived government incompetence, arguing that these issues reflect a systemic failure to prioritize American citizens.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voting Rights Suppressed, Hegseth Grilled, WTF Just Happened?!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voting Rights Suppressed, Hegseth Grilled, WTF Just Happened?!

Don Lemon and Senator Cory Booker dissect the Supreme Court's 'gutting' of the Voting Rights Act, the politically motivated prosecution of James Comey, and the alarming lack of accountability for the economic costs of the Iran war.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Trump's Justice Department Indicts James Comey...AGAIN!
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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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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Donald Trump's Plan For MAGA Failing?!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Donald Trump's Plan For MAGA Failing?!

Host Charles Coleman Jr. argues that Donald Trump's political strategies, including gerrymandering and his administration's chaotic conduct, are backfiring, leading to a potential 'bloodbath' for Republicans and raising concerns about election integrity.

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump, Tulsi Gabbard & Pete Hegseth: They're All LIARS!
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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump, Tulsi Gabbard & Pete Hegseth: They're All LIARS!

Don Lemon dissects testimonies from Tulsi Gabbard and Joe Kent, alleging the Trump administration fabricated an 'imminent threat' from Iran and is using the war as a distraction from the Epstein files, while also accusing the FBI of political retaliation.

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LEMON DROP | How To Defeat MAGA: MOCK THEM! | Don Lemon & Tim Miller at New Orleans Book Festival
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LEMON DROP | How To Defeat MAGA: MOCK THEM! | Don Lemon & Tim Miller at New Orleans Book Festival

Don Lemon and Tim Miller discuss how to counter the MAGA movement, emphasizing mockery and exposing hypocrisy, while criticizing corporate media's 'false equivalence' in political coverage.

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HOT TOPICS | DOGE GOON EXPOSED! They Can't Define D.E.I.!
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HOT TOPICS | DOGE GOON EXPOSED! They Can't Define D.E.I.!

Don Lemon exposes the 'Doge goons' tasked with dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, revealing their inability to define DEI and their alleged misuse of sensitive government data, all while framing current political events as distractions from the Epstein files.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA's White House Is In a DOOM SPIRAL!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA's White House Is In a DOOM SPIRAL!

Don Lemon and guest Wajahat Ali assert the Trump administration is in a 'doom spiral' due to alleged systemic lying, cover-ups of scandals like Epstein, and efforts to undermine democratic processes and media integrity.

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BREAKING: Don Lemon Pleads NOT GUILTY!
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BREAKING: Don Lemon Pleads NOT GUILTY!

Don Lemon's arraignment for 'journalism' in Minnesota highlights the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice against independent media and political dissent.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Pam Bondi DESTROYED During Oversight Hearing
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Pam Bondi DESTROYED During Oversight Hearing

Don Lemon and guests dissect Pam Bondi's controversial congressional testimony, highlighting her evasive tactics, personal attacks, and refusal to acknowledge Epstein survivors, framing it as a performance for Donald Trump.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Senator Elizabeth Warren Stands With Don Lemon to Support The First Amendment!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Senator Elizabeth Warren Stands With Don Lemon to Support The First Amendment!

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Don Lemon dissect the escalating attacks on press freedom and accountability for government abuses, arguing that corporate media is neutered and independent journalism is under deliberate assault.

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HOT TOPICS | ICE Crisis & Corruption: America Is Not Okay!
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HOT TOPICS | ICE Crisis & Corruption: America Is Not Okay!

Don Lemon and his guests dissect the media's reaction to his recent arrest and expose the alleged lawlessness, corruption, and constitutional violations by ICE, emphasizing the critical need for accountability and protection of press freedom.

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HOT TOPICS | The Shocking Epstein Bombshells Keep Dropping!
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HOT TOPICS | The Shocking Epstein Bombshells Keep Dropping!

The Department of Justice is accused of intentionally exposing Jeffrey Epstein's victims and misusing executive orders to meddle in elections, sparking outrage and calls for widespread resistance.

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HOT TOPICS | ALERT: Are We Living In A Police State!?
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HOT TOPICS | ALERT: Are We Living In A Police State!?

Don Lemon and guest Jolly Good Jinger argue that recent ICE operations and federal actions demonstrate America is operating as a police state, eroding civil liberties and due process under the guise of national security.

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HOT TOPICS | MAGA Tries to Justify Another ICE Shooting. WTF Is Wrong With These People?!
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HOT TOPICS | MAGA Tries to Justify Another ICE Shooting. WTF Is Wrong With These People?!

Don Lemon and his guests vehemently condemn the ICE shooting of Alex Prey, accusing the Trump administration of intentional lawlessness, weaponizing federal agencies, and manipulating public discourse through lies and media complicity.

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Lemon LIVE Special | ANOTHER ICE SHOOTING!
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Lemon LIVE Special | ANOTHER ICE SHOOTING!

Don Lemon and former police officer Michael Fenone dissect a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, highlighting alleged systemic abuses by ICE and Border Patrol and the resulting community outrage and protests.

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HOT TOPICS | Autopsy Report Rules Death in ICE Facility A Homicide!
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HOT TOPICS | Autopsy Report Rules Death in ICE Facility A Homicide!

Don Lemon dissects the political spectacle of Jack Smith's House Judiciary Committee testimony and exposes the disturbing implications of an ICE detainee's death ruled a homicide, highlighting a perceived breakdown of the rule of law and government accountability.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | ICE ALERT: It's Getting Much Worse!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | ICE ALERT: It's Getting Much Worse!

Don Lemon and guests expose alleged ICE brutality in Minnesota, detailing incidents of citizens being terrorized, local officials' inaction, and the pervasive spread of misinformation.

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