The Don Lemon Show
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Could Donald Trump Be America's First Gay President?!
Don Lemon and former Republican strategists Rick Wilson and Stuart Stevens discuss the perceived hypocrisy of conservative Republican men, including Donald Trump, who often exhibit anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment while displaying behaviors or having personal histories that suggest otherwise.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The White House Made a Media Offenders List... It May Backfire
Don Lemon and guest Brian Tyler Cohen dissect the Trump administration's alleged politically motivated actions, from a controversial Iran 'peace deal' and a transphobic incident at a White House UFC event to investigations into political rivals and a 'media offenders list' targeting independent journalists.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Is Turning the White House Into a Tacky Corporate Circus!
Don Lemon skewers the hypocrisy of corporations like Bud Light sponsoring a UFC fight on the White House lawn for Donald Trump's birthday, contrasting it sharply with their past reactions to LGBTQ+ associations and highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
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 LIVE at 5 | White House Dinner Shooting Fallout & Trump's New Attacks on Jimmy Kimmel
Don Lemon dissects the political fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, exposing alleged hypocrisy in the Trump administration's rhetoric and detailing critical security failures at the event.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Epstein Bombshell: Donald Trump Dementia Warning!
Don Lemon dissects recent political controversies, from Jeffrey Epstein's alleged concerns about Donald Trump's mental fitness to congressional sexual assault allegations and public backlash over Trump's 'Jesus' post, highlighting perceived hypocrisy across party lines.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA's Christian Base Begins to Turn on Donald Trump!
Don Lemon critiques Donald Trump's perceived blasphemy and hypocrisy regarding his Christian base and the Pope, while also covering Congressman Eric Swalwell's resignation amid sexual abuse allegations, highlighting a broader issue of political accountability.
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.
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 | WARNING: Donald Trump's Iran War Chaos Has Hit the Point of No Return!
Don Lemon delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's recent actions, framing them as desperate, unconstitutional attempts to consolidate power, undermine democracy, and distract from economic and foreign policy failures, all while questioning his mental stability.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Boobs, Bombs & Ballrooms: The Chaos of the Trump Administration Continues!
Don Lemon and Jay Jordan dissect the latest controversies surrounding the Trump administration, from Brian Noem's alleged crossdressing to escalating foreign policy rhetoric and economic warnings, highlighting perceived hypocrisy and political instability.
LEMON DROP | Mainstream Media Consolidation & The Fight For Control!
Don Lemon dissects the rapid consolidation of mainstream media, the ongoing political scrutiny over the Epstein files, and alleged hypocrisy in Republican investigations and Trump's public conduct.
LEMON DROP | Trump's State Of The Union Lies, New Epstein Bombshells & Mainstream Media Shakeup
This episode dissects the week's political chaos, from Trump's 'theatrical' State of the Union and the perceived lack of accountability for powerful figures in the Epstein scandal to the controversial public appearance of Cash Patel at the Olympics.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Bill Clinton's Testimony On Jeffrey Epstein & Donald Trump
Don Lemon and Jay Jordan dissect Bill Clinton's six-hour testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, framing it as a strategic move by Democrats to pressure Donald Trump into testifying, highlighting the stark contrast in accountability between political parties.
HOT TOPICS | Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Angers Donald Trump & MAGA!
Don Lemon vehemently defends Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show against conservative backlash, framing the criticism as racist and out of touch with modern American identity, while also addressing his own recent legal challenges.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Senator Elizabeth Warren Stands With Don Lemon to Support The First Amendment!
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Don Lemon dissect the escalating attacks on press freedom and accountability for government abuses, arguing that corporate media is neutered and independent journalism is under deliberate assault.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Shifts Strategy in Minneapolis Following ICE Shootings!
Don Lemon dissects how Donald Trump is allegedly orchestrating a strategic pivot to distance himself from the controversial ICE shootings in Minneapolis, shifting blame to subordinates and influencing conservative media narratives.
HOT TOPICS | Are Donald Trump's Actions Against Venezuela Acts of War?! - January 5th, 2026
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro is a hypocritical, self-serving act driven by oil interests and a need for distraction, setting a dangerous international precedent by bypassing congressional approval.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump is Sicker Than You Think! - January 2nd, 2026
Don Lemon and Dr. Freda expose alleged health issues of Donald Trump and the hypocrisy of his administration, alongside the critical impact of expired healthcare subsidies and the Republican Party's consistent failure to deliver a new healthcare plan.
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