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May 16, 2026Political CommentaryMental FitnessAbortion Rights

LEMON DROP | Trump Said He Doesn’t Think About Your Finances?!

Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's mental fitness, his alleged disregard for American finances, the Supreme Court's abortion pill ruling, and the ongoing fight against 'anti-Blackism' and voter suppression.

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May 14, 2026Donald TrumpCognitive DeclineChina Policy

HOT TOPICS | DONALD TRUMP IS LOSING IT! Questions About Trump’s Mental Fitness Keep Growing!

Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's perceived cognitive decline and policy contradictions, alongside a stark discussion on the ongoing fight for Black voting rights and the historical context of racial injustice in America.

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May 12, 2026Athlete ActivismVoting RightsGerrymandering

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?

Don Lemon and guests debate the controversial but potentially impactful strategy of black athletes boycotting SEC schools to combat voting rights suppression and gerrymandering in Southern states.

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Mar 29, 2026JournalismCivil RightsPolitical Commentary

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.

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Mar 22, 2026Independent MediaPolitical CommentaryJournalism Ethics

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.

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Feb 13, 2026Press FreedomFirst Amendment RightsWeaponization of Justice

BREAKING: Don Lemon Pleads NOT GUILTY!

Don Lemon's arraignment for 'journalism' in Minnesota highlights the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice against independent media and political dissent.

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Jan 31, 2026Press FreedomAuthoritarianismPolitical Intimidation

BREAKING: Don Lemon ARRESTED!

Don Lemon and fellow journalist Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents, sparking outrage and raising alarms about press freedom and authoritarian tactics by the Trump administration.

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