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HOT TOPICS | IRAN WAR ALERT: Is It Too Late To Get Out?!
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HOT TOPICS | IRAN WAR ALERT: Is It Too Late To Get Out?!

Don Lemon and guest John Avlon dissect the escalating Iran conflict, the US's isolated position, and the alarming rise of Nazism and racism within the Republican party's youth movement.

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HOT TOPICS | DOGE GOON EXPOSED! They Can't Define D.E.I.!
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HOT TOPICS | DOGE GOON EXPOSED! They Can't Define D.E.I.!

Don Lemon exposes the 'Doge goons' tasked with dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, revealing their inability to define DEI and their alleged misuse of sensitive government data, all while framing current political events as distractions from the Epstein files.

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War Is Costing Americans BILLIONS!
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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.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Booted From State Of The Union! Al Green Speaks Out
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Booted From State Of The Union! Al Green Speaks Out

Congressman Al Green and Don Lemon dissect the implications of silent protest against alleged racism and political misconduct during the State of the Union, alongside revelations about missing Epstein files.

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HOT TOPICS | EMBARRASSING! Trump's Delusional SOTU Address Was Full of Lies!
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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.

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LEMON DROP | Barack Obama Still Beloved, Donald Trump Still Hated!
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LEMON DROP | Barack Obama Still Beloved, Donald Trump Still Hated!

Don Lemon and guests dissect the week's political and media controversies, from Trump's eroding support and potential war with Iran to the alleged cover-up in Jeffrey Epstein's death and a 'rightward' shift at 60 Minutes.

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HOT TOPICS | Is MAGA Trying To End Us?
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HOT TOPICS | Is MAGA Trying To End Us?

Don Lemon and his guests assert that the MAGA movement and Donald Trump's actions pose a direct threat to American democracy, public health, and economic fairness, urging aggressive political opposition.

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HOT TOPICS | Racists Are Losing Their Minds Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show!
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HOT TOPICS | Racists Are Losing Their Minds Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show!

Don Lemon dissects the racist backlash against Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance and exposes alleged political cover-ups in the Jeffrey Epstein case, highlighting how bigotry and power dynamics shape public discourse.

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HOT TOPICS | Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Angers Donald Trump & MAGA!
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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.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump: Racist In Chief
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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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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Vile, Racist Truth Social Post
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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Vile, Racist Truth Social Post

Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's racist AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, exposing its implications for American politics, media, and the fight against systemic racism.

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