The Don Lemon Show
HOT TOPICS | MAGA Influencers Break With Trump After Helping to Get Him Elected!
Don Lemon asserts that prominent MAGA influencers, who once championed Donald Trump, are now criticizing him not out of principle, but because the 'grift' has shifted, making opposition more profitable.
HOT TOPICS | LIVE From The NAN Convention: Fighting MAGA Media Lies
Don Lemon and a panel of prominent Black journalists and civil rights leaders discuss the weaponization of misinformation, the importance of Black media ownership, and the ongoing fight for journalistic integrity and civil rights in a politically polarized landscape.
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.
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Backs Down on Iran Threats!
Don Lemon and Mike Nellis assert that Donald Trump 'caved' on Iran, resulting in zero US gains, strengthened Iranian leverage, and further isolation of the United States on the global stage.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & MAGA Are In CRISIS!
Don Lemon and his panel assert that the Trump administration is in crisis, marked by recent high-profile firings, escalating international conflicts, and a perceived disconnect from public opinion, all while facing controversial comparisons of Trump to Jesus.
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.
HOT TOPICS | WORLD ON FIRE: Donald Trump Is Causing Worldwide Chaos!
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's actions are igniting a global conflict with Iran, leading to economic collapse and widespread chaos, while Trump remains fixated on trivialities and false narratives.
THEY SAID WHAT?! DL + DL 'Anything Goes' - No Filter, No Rules!
Don Lemon and DL Hughley dissect the weaponization of the justice system against journalists, the complexities of civil rights, and the current political landscape, drawing sharp conclusions on American democracy and identity.
HOT TOPICS | Good Lord! Is The Iran War Driven By Christian Nationalism?
Don Lemon and Pastor Cody Dez expose Christian nationalism as a political ideology co-opting religious language to justify war and oppression, arguing it distorts core Christian teachings and threatens secular democracy.
DL + DL ANYTHING GOES: Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley UNFILTERED! Part 2
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley offer an unfiltered, personal take on media, politics, and resilience in the face of public and legal challenges, advocating for independent journalism and authenticity.
DL + DL ANYTHING GOES: Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley UNFILTERED! Part 1
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley deliver an unfiltered, comedic, and critical take on current events, media freedom, and American society, sparked by Lemon's recent arrest.
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.
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.
HOT TOPICS | SHOCKING Threat From Hegseth: 'We Will Control The Media'
Don Lemon and Colby Hall dissect Pete Hegseth's controversial call for media control and his dismissive rhetoric regarding the Iran war, highlighting the threat to press freedom and the administration's perceived miscalculations.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War Is Costing Americans BILLIONS!
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's actions in Iran are an unjustified "wag the dog" war, driven by political opportunism and costing American taxpayers billions, while highlighting significant voter suppression issues in Texas primaries.
HOT TOPICS | EMBARRASSING! Trump's Delusional SOTU Address Was Full of Lies!
Don Lemon critiques Donald Trump's State of the Union address as a 'hot mess' of lies, self-aggrandizement, and a demonstration of his diminished political 'superpower,' contrasted with the principled refusal of the women's hockey team to be used as props.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: Another Arrest...Who's Next?!
Don Lemon and guest Jolly Good Ginger dissect the stark contrast in accountability for individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting recent arrests in the UK versus mere resignations in the US, while sharply criticizing American political figures and the perceived inaction of the justice system.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA Are CRINGE AF!
Don Lemon delivers a sharp critique of the Trump administration and MAGA, exposing their perceived hypocrisy in public conduct and selective outrage over political expression in sports.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Angry Donald Trump Lashes Out At SCOTUS Over Tariff Ruling!
Don Lemon and guests dissect former President Trump's 'unhinged' reaction to a Supreme Court ruling striking down his tariffs, exposing the economic chaos and political dysfunction that followed.
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.
HOT TOPICS | Happy Presidents Day: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!
Don Lemon delivers a sharp Presidents Day critique, contrasting Donald Trump's perceived public rejection and alleged administration misconduct with Barack Obama's enduring popularity and 'scandal-free' legacy.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump, Are You F'ing Kidding Me!?
Don Lemon and guest Mark Caputo dissect the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, alleged DOJ surveillance of Congress, and the political fallout, including the controversial identity of a redacted email sender.
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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