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Don Lemon

Host, The Don Lemon Show; Political Commentator, The Don Lemon Show

Search every verified Don Lemon interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Don Lemon has continued to host The Don Lemon Show, broadcasting live weekdays across platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Substack, with new content at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern. In interviews and segments over the past month, Lemon discussed the Trump administration’s midterm messaging, voter fraud investigations, and the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. He hosted former White House communications director Jennifer Palmieri, former DHS official Miles Taylor, and former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, among others; Lemon described the administration’s voter-intimidation effort as “pure voter intimidation,” while Bolton said Trump “lives in his own world” and does not believe he is subject to limits. Lemon also covered the debut and controversy surrounding White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, questioning her legal credentials and calling her first briefing “disastrous.” Lemon’s commentary and show guests repeatedly criticized Trump, with Lemon saying “something is wrong with this man” after playing Trump’s remarks about Omar, and calling the president’s rhetoric “out and out racism.” He hosted conservative activist Michaelah Montgomery in a heated exchange about Black voters and Trump, and interviewed Gov. Wes Moore, Rep. Maxine Waters, E. Jean Carroll documentary director Ivy Meeropol, D.L. Hughley, and Maury Povich. Lemon also promoted his show’s sponsors, including prediction market Kalshi, and encouraged viewers to join the “Lemon community” for exclusive content.

Recent appearances

  • LEMON DROP: Kennedy Family Divide: Kerry Speaks Out on Trump, RFK Jr. & Her Mother's Legacy

    October 25, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Kerry Kennedy says America is "in flames" and she's speaking out about the political turmoil gripping the country, her brother Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s role in Donald Trump's administration, and the extraordinary legacy of her mother, Ethel Kennedy. The human rights activist and daughter of Robert F. Kennedy discusses the deep political divisions within one of America's most famous families, why she disagrees with her brother's support for Trump, and the lessons Americans can learn from her mother's remarkable life. Kerry’s new book, Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy, expl…

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  • LEMON DROP: Trump’s White House Loses the Plot as Midterm Messaging Unravels

    October 25, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri joins Don to examine the controversy surrounding the White House’s messaging, its handling of difficult headlines, and what happens when an administration struggles to control its own story. Watch the full conversation, and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if…

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  • LEMON DROP: Trump Has Changed. What Happened? Maury On The Man He Once Knew

    October 24, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Talk show legend Maury Povich joins Don for a candid conversation about Donald Trump and why he no longer recognizes the man he once knew. What changed? Maury unpacks Trump’s transformation and the presidency unfolding before us. Watch the full conversation, and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for…

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  • LEMON DROP: Trump's Voter Raids Hit Legal Wall as Federal Judge Steps In - Miles Taylor Reacts

    October 23, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Trump's sweeping voter-fraud crackdown faces a major legal challenge after a federal judge ruled that Homeland Security's door-to-door investigations likely violate the Voting Rights Act. Federal agents have been knocking on doors, questioning residents about their voting history and making arrests as the administration expands its investigations into alleged noncitizen voting ahead of the midterms. The judge's order is temporarily paused until Friday at 5 p.m., giving the administration an opportunity to appeal. Former senior DHS official Miles Taylor joins Don to unpack the court ruling, t…

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  • LEMON DROP - Has Trump Gone Too Far? Ilhan Omar Accuses President of Voter Intimidation

    October 22, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is fighting back after federal agents searched her home, accusing the Trump administration of attempting to intimidate immigrant communities and discourage voters ahead of the midterm elections. Former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone joins Don to unpack Omar's response, the federal investigation, and the growing controversy surrounding Trump's voter-fraud crackdown. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk…

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  • LEMON DROP - Trump’s Vile Attack on Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Senator Fires Back: “He’s a Bully”

    October 21, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Minnesota State Senator and Assistant Majority Leader Mary Kunesh joins Don for a blunt conversation about Trump’s attacks on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and the federal investigation Omar says is political retaliation. After playing Trump’s remarks, Don asks Kunesh what it means to hear a president talk about potentially jailing or deporting her friend and fellow Minnesota elected official. They examine the search of Omar’s Washington home, the seizure of personal belongings, and the questions surrounding the investigation’s timing and justification. What separates a legitimate investigation f…

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  • LEMON DROP - Trump Supporter Goes Head-To-Head With Don — Things Get HEATED!

    October 20, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Things get heated as conservative activist and outspoken Trump supporter Michaelah Montgomery goes head-to-head with corporate attorney Diriki T. Geuka, an independent who backed Kamala Harris in 2024. Montgomery rose to prominence as one of Trump's most vocal Black supporters during the 2024 campaign and now says she's open to becoming his next White House press secretary. But what happens when she faces tough questions from Don and a fellow Black voter who sees Trump very differently? From Trump's appeal among Black voters to the political divisions shaping America, Don brings two opposing…

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  • LEMON DROP - You Can't Make This Up! Trump's Next Press Secretary Could Be Who?

    October 19, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Just when you thought the Trump White House couldn't get any more chaotic, things have taken another bizarre turn. Following Katie Zacharia's reported departure after just days on the job, could George Santos or Laura Loomer really be in the running to replace her? Don breaks down the latest White House drama, the names being floated, and what this says about the state of Trump's administration. Watch the full conversation, and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and…

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  • LEMON DROP - State Representative Torches Trump in Explosive Interview

    October 18, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    A woman in a "Release the Epstein Files" shirt was punched, dragged by her hair and attacked by other rally-goers at Trump's rally in Ohio, while the president mocked her from the stage. Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson joins Don to talk Trump, the state of American politics, and the growing concerns surrounding the direction of the country. They talk about the violence Trump encourages, the FBI search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home weeks before the midterms, and Sen. Tim Scott's attack on Abdul El-Sayed. Pearson also opens up about his run for Congress in a district Trump won by 21…

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  • LEMON DROP - Trump's Former Adviser Sounds Alarm Over His Campaign of Retribution

    October 17, 2026 · 📺 Don Lemon

    Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Don for a revealing conversation about Donald Trump's pursuit of political enemies, his approach to presidential power and his fear of being remembered as a loser. Bolton discusses Trump's determination to protect his legacy, including his White House ballroom and helipad, and raises concerns about a president who, in his view, doesn't believe he's subject to limits. As Trump openly discusses pursuing political rivals and potentially pardoning himself, Bolton weighs in on the president's retribution campaign and what it means for the r…

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  • Trump LOSES IT and Considers FIRING Press Secretary after Disastrous 14 Minute Press Conference?!?

    October 15, 2026 · 📺 Legal AF and Don Lemon

    Popok is joined by journalist and Trump target Don Lemon for an exclusive briefing of our audience on the attack on the press, the new Press Secretary's disastrous first day, and a Trump appointed judge ruling for the Press but also being scared of Trump and throwing him a bone in his ruling. Subscribe: ‪@TheDonLemonShow‬ Subscribe:    / @legalafmtn   Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community:    / @legalafmtn   Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.b... Follow Michael Popok o…

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  • Trump's Press Secretary Has No Record of a Law License? | Don Lemon

    October 15, 2026 · 📺 Left of the Dial

    Kurt Andersen discusses allegations regarding the legal credentials of Trump's White House press secretary. According to Andersen, official records show the press secretary failed the California bar exam and has no record of holding a U.S. law license. ▶ WATCH NEXT: Ex-MAGA Activist Admits Racial Panic Drove His Support for Trump | Don Lemon    • Ex-MAGA Activist Admits Racial Panic Drove...   Full credit to Don Lemon for the original conversation with Kurt Andersen and Adrienne Adams. Watch the full episode:    • HOT TOPICS: Trump's Press Secretary Expose...   This channel is not affiliated…

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Verified interview transcripts

Notable quotes

“I see clear voter intimidation. That's what this is. And it's not just to the people in the film. It's sending a message to everyone in the community. If your skin isn't white, then you better be scared. That's what they're trying to do.”

“I mean, I I feel like I mean, on the one hand, this woman is, you know, 41 years old, went to barely went to law school, went to college, had a career, you know, she is an adult and accepted these jobs under the conditions that she did and but then at the same time you're like, wow, they just threw her out there. And you know, what I wonder is cuz like in my experience, I mean, it feels like there was no vetting eith”

“I think about how you know, it is I I feel like we will survive it. So that, you know, like that's all you That's always the first check is like are there people that are paying attention enough to know that this is not right and this is not normal and this is and that this is this is not how democracy is to operate and are we going to be able to go um you know, we're not going to go back to the way things were, but ”

“I think that they're putting her up there as a distraction. If you look at all the other things that's happening with the family and making money off of the presidency and Donald Trump and all the other things and and and those things, I mean, what what she's accused of doing is, you know, just enough to be a distraction in the news, I believe. But I think more than anything else, you have to remember this is former ”

“I think that they're putting her up there as a distraction. If you look at all the other things that's happening with the family and making money off of the presidency and Donald Trump and all the other things and and and those things, I mean, what what she's accused of doing is, you know, just enough to be a distraction in the news, I believe.”

“Let me explain this to people because there's been almost no coverage about how this actually happens. Within DHS, there's an agency called US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Within USCIS, there's an office called Fraud Detection and National Security. Within that office, FDNS, there's a tiny sub-office that basically runs a database system to check whether employers have hired people who are illegal or not, ri”

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