The Don Lemon Show
EXCLUSIVE: Governor Wes Moore DESTROYS Trump. He Is Not Backing Down!
Maryland Governor Wes Moore details his aggressive state-level fight against perceived threats to democracy and economic fairness, directly challenging Donald Trump's actions and leadership style.
HOT TOPICS | Why Hollywood Chose Obama Over Trump! With Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee
Hollywood's overwhelming support for the Obamas over Trump highlights a stark political and cultural divide, reflecting broader issues of media control, racial dynamics, and the struggle for democratic values.
HOT TOPICS | The Boos Heard Round the World: Americans Are Fed Up With Donald Trump!
Don Lemon argues that a 'spell of inevitability' around Donald Trump is breaking, evidenced by widespread public boos and a strategic shift in Democratic politics towards prioritizing winning over 'moral purity.'
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Holy Sh*t, Donald Trump Had A Bad Week!
Don Lemon and Anthony Scaramucci dissect a 'colossally bad week' for Donald Trump, highlighting his political setbacks and discussing strategies for the Democratic party to leverage the shifting political landscape.
HOT TOPICS | The GOP’s Corruption Problem Keeps Growing!
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a figure embroiled in a decade of corruption scandals, secured the Republican Senate nomination with Donald Trump's backing, highlighting a perceived moral collapse within the GOP and setting up a critical general election battle.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voters Are Fed Up With MAGA's Racist Policies!
Don Lemon and guests dissect the escalating political battles over redistricting and voting rights, arguing that voters are increasingly frustrated with perceived racist policies and Democratic inaction.
HOT TOPICS | The Redistricting Fight Could Change Everything!
Don Lemon and guests assert that current redistricting efforts are a 'slick,' coordinated, and racist campaign to erase black political power, echoing post-Reconstruction tactics, and call for active resistance against voter fatigue.
HOT TOPICS | Trump’s Wealth Soars & Celebs Show Off At Met Gala As Americans Struggle
Don Lemon critiques the Met Gala as a 'Marie Antoinette moment' of tone-deaf opulence amidst widespread economic hardship, linking it to soaring wealth inequality and the overlooked origins of fashion in marginalized communities, while also exploring the complexities of strategic voting in a polarized political landscape.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Donald Trump's Plan For MAGA Failing?!
Host Charles Coleman Jr. argues that Donald Trump's political strategies, including gerrymandering and his administration's chaotic conduct, are backfiring, leading to a potential 'bloodbath' for Republicans and raising concerns about election integrity.
HOT TOPICS | MAGA & Donald Trump Crashing Out Again?!
Don Lemon and callers discuss the Virginia redistricting victory for Democrats, the 'fight fire with fire' approach to politics, and strategies for dealing with MAGA supporters in personal life.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Silence, Denials, & More Questions Around The Epstein Files!
Melania Trump's unannounced public statement denying Jeffrey Epstein ties and calling for survivor hearings ignites political controversy, raising questions about its timing, truthfulness, and potential as a distraction from the ongoing Iran conflict.
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.
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.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is MAGA Trying To Rig The Midterm Elections?!
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and political strategist Kurt Bardella discuss alleged efforts by the Trump administration to manipulate upcoming elections through ICE intimidation and propose radical shifts in Democratic political strategy.
HOT TOPICS | Breaking Live: Pam Bondi Faces Questions About Epstein Files!
Pam Bondi's contentious congressional testimony regarding the Epstein files and alleged DOJ weaponization reveals deep partisan divides and strategic stonewalling, sparking outrage over victim privacy and accountability.
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump's Racism On Display!
Don Lemon and his panel dissect a racist AI video posted by Donald Trump depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, framing it as a deliberate act of dehumanization and a political distraction rooted in America's historical racial conflicts.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | So Much For Religious Freedom!
Don Lemon and guests discuss the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother with breaking updates, then pivot to a sharp critique of media freedom, the Epstein files' handling, and Trump's use of religious nationalism.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & Nicki Minaj: MAGA's New Power Couple?!
Don Lemon and guests dissect Nicki Minaj's controversial appearance with Donald Trump to promote 'Trump Accounts,' alongside an FBI raid on Fulton County election records, framing both as strategic political maneuvers.
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.
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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