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Jun 6, 2026Media EthicsPolitical ScandalsJournalism

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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May 31, 2026Political CorruptionLegal AccountabilityJudicial System

LEMON DROP | Paxton Wins, Alabama Fights Back & Trump Builds a UFC Arena

Don Lemon delivers a scathing critique of recent political and legal events, highlighting perceived corruption, racial double standards, and the weaponization of the Justice Department under the Trump administration.

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May 28, 2026PoliticsUS GovernmentCurrent Events

Lemon LIVE at 5 | D.L. Hughley DESTROYS Donald Trump & MAGA!

Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley critically examine recent political events, from Gavin Newsom's tax proposal to the Kevin Hart roast, arguing that current political actions reflect a dangerous, self-serving agenda and a decline in American standing.

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Feb 6, 2026Donald TrumpRacismAI-generated content

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump: Racist In Chief

Don Lemon and his panel vehemently condemn Donald Trump's posting of an AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, framing it as blatant racism and a dangerous political tactic.

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Jan 26, 2026ICE shootingPolice brutalityGovernment accountability

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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Jan 7, 2026Political CommentaryMedia EthicsJournalism Standards

LEMON DROP | Trump Looks & Sounds TERRIBLE!

Don Lemon and Michael Cohen dissect Donald Trump's recent public behavior, health speculation, and the broader implications of political actions on international relations and media transparency.

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