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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 sh...

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/L...

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...

Congressman Ro Khanna joins Don live in Reno, Nevada, for a town hall on Trump, the fight to release the Epstein files and the stakes of the midterm elections. Students put their questions directly to Khanna in a battleground state where every vote matters. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirem...

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 midterm...

Trump floats a third term as his pre-midterm approval rating sinks to the lowest for any president since Truman in 1946. Live from Nevada, Don breaks down Trump's escalating rhetoric and fixation on Ilhan Omar. Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford joins us to discuss the administration's voter fraud allegations, concerns over election interference and his race against...

A Trump supported punched a protester directly in front of the president and he praised what he saw. Don unpacks the chaos at Trump's South Carolina rally, his reaction to the altercation and his struggle to rally unenthusiastic Republicans behind Senator Darline Graham in an unexpectedly competitive Senate race. 0:00 Welcome and introductions 1:19 Rally violence and behavior 9:43 Texas politics a...

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. THA...

A federal judge has dealt the Trump administration a major legal setback, ruling that Homeland Security's controversial door-to-door voter investigations likely violate the Voting Rights Act. Don breaks down the explosive developments, the growing legal battle over Trump's voter-fraud crackdown, and the serious questions surrounding the use of federal law enforcement. Joining us are former DHS off...

Armed federal agents are showing up at people's homes and questioning them about their immigration status and voting history, just weeks before the midterm elections. Department of Homeland Security agents have been going door-to-door in multiple states, raising serious questions about voter intimidation, federal overreach and the Trump administration's election enforcement tactics. Don breaks dow...

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 exa...

Another rally. Another tantrum. Another demand for applause. Trump's endless grievance show is wearing thin - even with Republicans. Don tears into the latest spectacle and asks: will they finally stand up to him, or fall right back in line? Watch the full conversation, and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (pro...

Donald Trump erupts at reporters, warning one to "be careful" before launching another blistering attack on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans. Meanwhile, the Ohio governor's race takes a deeply personal turn as a controversial attack ad targeting Democrat Amy Acton and featuring her estranged mother sparks outrage — even among conservatives. Don breaks down the chaos, the personal atta...

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 s...

No filter. No pleasantries. Just "I f***ing hate you"—right to Donald Trump's face. Don reacts to the confrontation and the blunt message behind it. Don reacts to the confrontation, discusses the $5,000 offer, and examines JD Vance's defense of Trump making money while in office. Watch the full conversation, and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kalshi: Trade...

Donald Trump's White House is facing a fresh wave of controversy and the headlines just keep coming. From an awkward moment involving Melania Trump at a White House ceremony to the extraordinary firing of press secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days, questions are mounting about the administration's messaging and internal operations. And now Vice President JD Vance is facing protests on the...

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. W...

President Obama is speaking out and Don has plenty to say. As Trump weighs RICO charges against Ilhan Omar, we examine the investigation, the political fallout and the stakes just 15 days before the midterms. Plus, talk show legend Maury Povich joins Don live. The talk show icon discusses Season 3 of On Par with Maury Povich and brings his unfiltered take to the day's headlines. 0:00 Welcome and s...

Donald Trump is making explosive new statements, threatening to go after political rivals including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while floating the possibility of pardoning himself and his allies.   Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Don to react to the president's latest remarks, his attacks on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and his comments about potentially dropping the "Mo...

Donald Trump's new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is facing fresh scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report revealed she failed the California bar exam in 2011.   Trump has praised her legal credentials, but the revelations are raising fresh questions about the claims he's made and the people he's appointing to his administration. Did Trump mislead the public?   Don breaks down the...

A federal judge has placed limits on the Trump administration's search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, raising serious questions about the Justice Department's aggressive investigation. According to CNN, federal investigators are examining allegations involving immigration documents and Omar's citizenship history. But a federal magistrate judge intervened, restricting how investigators could a...

She's barely started, and the controversy is already brewing. Donald Trump's new White House Press Secretary is facing backlash over her debut performance, raising questions about how long she can survive in one of Washington's toughest jobs. Don and Adam Mockler break down her performance, her legal background, and the growing questions surrounding her ability to handle the White House press corp...

Donald Trump is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. From promising Americans $5,000 checks and handing out presidential pardons at campaign rallies to making bizarre claims about Social Security, the President's latest appearances are raising serious questions. Plus, outrage after Trump shared footage of a deadly tiger attack, leaving a grieving British family devastated. And in Charlotte,...

Kimberly Guilfoyle is out and Donald Trump is distancing himself from his former ally as explosive allegations involving a $100,000 financial request continue to make headlines. Former Trump donor Eric Deters joins Don to discuss the allegations at the center of Guilfoyle's downfall. Deters claims she sought $100,000 from him and offered to use her White House connections to help him. Now, with Gu...

The new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is already facing scrutiny after her first briefing and Don Lemon has plenty to say. From controversial past statements to her handling of questions from reporters, Don breaks down Zacharia's debut, the backlash surrounding her appointment, and what it means for the Trump administration's relationship with the press. Was this a rocky start or a...