The Don Lemon Show
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Just Had a VERY Bad Day!
Don Lemon and Joy Reid dissect the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling, mock Trump's 'America 250' event flop, and dismantle conservative arguments against immigration and diverse culture.
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.
HOT TOPICS | UFC Fighter Attacked Michelle Obama, Now He's Backtracking!
Don Lemon dissects the political spectacle surrounding the Reflecting Pool's algae crisis and a UFC fighter's controversial remarks about Michelle Obama, exposing perceived hypocrisy and media failures.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Barack & Michelle Obama, Please Come Back!
Don Lemon and comedian Jay Jordan dissect the current state of American politics and culture, contrasting the perceived dignity of the Obama era with the 'trashy' spectacle of the Trump administration, from a green reflecting pool to the monetization of political polarization in comedy.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Reflecting Pool Is a Complete Disaster!
Don Lemon uses the disastrous repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as a potent metaphor for Donald Trump's presidency, highlighting his alleged pattern of prioritizing image over substance, deflecting blame, and creating distractions.
LEMON DROP | Spencer Pratt Could Be Mayor, Trump Paints Over History, Artists Rebuke Trump
Don Lemon and guests dissect the 'reality show' state of American politics, from Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral bid to Trump's controversial Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project and the decline of traditional media.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Just Keeps Losing!
Don Lemon details a 'terrible, awful week' for Donald Trump, highlighting multiple legal, political, and financial setbacks that underscore a chaotic administration and eroding public support.
HOT TOPICS | What Happens When MAGA Is Confronted By Facts?!
Don Lemon and guest Adam Makler argue that MAGA supporters and pundits often crumble when confronted with facts, operating within a 'closed loop' information ecosystem that prioritizes loyalty over truth.
HOT TOPICS | Another Walter Reed Visit...How Sick Is Donald Trump?!
Don Lemon and guests critically examine the current state of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, and raise serious concerns about Donald Trump's physical and mental health, questioning the transparency of White House medical reports.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | DL Hughley Goes Off on Trump, MAGA and Colbert Cancellation!
Don Lemon and DL Hughley deliver a scathing critique of media double standards, political hypocrisy, and systemic racism, particularly focusing on Trump's influence, the January 6th 'slush fund,' and the call for black athletes to boycott states with restrictive policies.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Rants At Group Of Confused Children in the Oval Office!
Don Lemon critiques Donald Trump's bizarre behavior during a White House event with children, highlighting his rants about the Iran war and the 2020 election, and his apparent hypocrisy regarding physical and mental fitness.
LEMON DROP | Is Washington D.C. Reaching A Breaking Point?!
Don Lemon dissects a week of escalating political chaos in Washington D.C., from a White House security breach to a Supreme Court ruling impacting voting rights, arguing these events reflect a nation on edge.
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.
LEMON DROP | The Trump Administration Is In Total Chaos!
Don Lemon critiques the Trump administration's perceived chaos, contradictions, and misleading statements on issues ranging from religious imagery to international policy and public relations stunts.
HOT TOPICS | Does Donald Trump HATE His Own Supporters?!
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump fundamentally disdains his own supporters, viewing them as props for political gain and demonstrating a profound disconnect from the realities of everyday Americans.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Pope Is A BADA$$!
Don Lemon delivers a scathing critique of the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy and alleged domestic political weaponization, accusing the former president of constant deception, self-serving actions, and fostering a 'cult-like' following.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Mental State & What They're NOT Telling You!
Don Lemon asserts the Trump administration is actively deceiving the public through blatant lies, omissions, and distractions regarding the former president's mental state, the economy, ongoing wars, and the politicization of the Justice Department.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA in Crisis: Donald Trump is LOSING!
Don Lemon and comedian Godfrey dissect the perceived hypocrisy and crumbling support within the MAGA movement, using recent controversies involving figures like Brian Noem, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens as prime examples.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Silence, Denials, & More Questions Around The Epstein Files!
Melania Trump's unannounced public statement denying Jeffrey Epstein ties and calling for survivor hearings ignites political controversy, raising questions about its timing, truthfulness, and potential as a distraction from the ongoing Iran conflict.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is the Cease-Fire Deal With Iran Collapsing?!
Don Lemon and Rick Wilson expose the alleged collapse of a US-brokered ceasefire with Iran, detailing how political leaders are spinning a disastrous situation for domestic gain amidst escalating conflict and economic fallout.
HOT TOPICS | Trump's INSANE Iran Threats Are A Ticking Time Bomb!
Don Lemon dissects Donald Trump's 'insane' threats against Iran, framing them as war crimes and a sign of an 'unhinged madman' that even some former allies are now criticizing.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Iran War Crisis Keeps Getting Worse!
Don Lemon and Representative Yasmin Ansari dissect President Trump's escalating rhetoric and actions regarding the conflict with Iran, framing them as dangerous, potentially criminal, and indicative of mental instability.
Lemon LIVE Special | Iran War Alert: Donald Trump Speaks Live!
Don Lemon and Jolly Goodinger dissect Donald Trump's press conference on the Iran conflict, exposing what they view as propaganda, self-aggrandizement, and factual inaccuracies.
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