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May 18, 2026Political CommentaryUS EconomyPresidential Approval Ratings

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Panics As Poll Numbers Plummet!

Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's plummeting approval ratings and personal wealth surge, coupled with his administration's economic policies and perceived disconnect from everyday Americans, are creating a political crisis for Republicans ahead of the midterms.

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Apr 30, 2026Voting RightsPolitical DisenfranchisementMidterm Elections

Lemon LIVE at 5 | EMERGENCY: The SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Could Cost Dems the Midterms!!

Don Lemon and guests express outrage over the Supreme Court's perceived dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, warning it could rig elections and necessitate an overwhelming voter turnout to save democracy.

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Apr 1, 2026US Foreign PolicyIran WarDonald Trump

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump's Iran War Escalates & SCOTUS Skeptical of Birthright Citizenship Order

Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's unpredictable Iran war strategy, its severe economic fallout, and his 'humiliation' at the Supreme Court over birthright citizenship.

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