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Apr 16, 2026US PoliticsForeign PolicyMilitary Strategy

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.

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Apr 2, 2026Political CommentaryMilitary StrategyGeopolitics

Lemon LIVE Special | Iran War Alert: Donald Trump SPEAKS! With @Jolly_good_ginger

Don Lemon and guest Jolly dissect a fictional presidential address by Donald Trump, critiquing his claims of swift victory in 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran and the 'taking' of Venezuela, labeling the speech as empty rhetoric and a justification for an ill-conceived conflict.

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Mar 27, 2026Iran WarUS Foreign PolicyGlobal Economy

Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Iran War Crisis Is All Donald Trump's Fault!

Don Lemon and guests assert that the ongoing Iran war crisis, which has vaporized trillions from the S&P 500, is entirely Donald Trump's fault, driven by a desire for distraction and a flawed, uninformed strategy.

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Mar 10, 2026Iran WarDonald Trump AdministrationForeign Policy

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War: No Plan, No Strategy, Just Chaos!

Don Lemon and guest Rick Wilson dissect the Trump administration's Iran war, exposing a chaotic lack of strategy, contradictory messaging, and dangerous political motivations.

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