The Don Lemon Show

Good morning Lemon Nation! Today we’re digging into the absolute crash-out happening inside the MAGA universe. After days of pushing back on releasing the Epstein files, Donald Trump has suddenly flipped the script and now says Republicans should make them public. Did he realize the release was inevitable? Did someone finally tell him how guilty the stonewalling made him look? Hard to say, Trump l...

Tonight, we’re digging even deeper into the Epstein scandal that’s now circling Donald Trump. The newly released documents and emails are raising serious questions, ones that Trump’s own allies are struggling to spin. We’ll be joined live by Michael Wolff, who played a key role in several of the released communications. He’s here to walk us through what was actually said, what it means, and why th...

Donald Trump just said the quiet part out loud. In a Fox News interview, he dismissed American workers, his own supporters, as lacking the skill, talent, and drive to do the jobs he once promised them. Don breaks down what Trump’s comments really mean for the MAGA movement, and why this moment exposes a decade of political manipulation. This is the truth behind the MAGA myth, and why Trump finally...

This morning, we’re talking about something disturbing, and honestly, long overdue: the pattern of sexual misconduct allegations swirling around MAGA’s most high-profile figures. From Donald Trump’s deepening entanglement in the Epstein document scandal, to the renewed reporting on allegations involving Rep. Matt Gaetz, to the multiple sex-related scandals rocking MAGA’s political and religious ci...

The drama around the Epstein files is still exploding, and tonight we’re diving even deeper. Thousands of pages of documents have now been released, and Donald Trump’s name appears again and again in ways that suggest he knew Epstein far better than he ever wanted the public to believe. And now the country is asking the question Trump fears most: What exactly was their relationship, and why did he...

In this episode, Don sits down with Democratic strategist and consultant Chuck Rocha to break down the chaos unfolding in Washington, D.C. The GOP is rattled. Trump is visibly anxious. And with the explosive release of the Epstein emails, the former president’s frantic attempts to deny, distract, and cover up are only making him look more guilty and more desperate. Don and Chuck unpack the mood in...

The Epstein scandal just blew wide open. Thousands of pages of documents have been released, and Donald Trump’s name is all over them. As the details pour out, Trump is doing what he always does: deflecting, yelling “Democratic hoax,” and hoping no one reads the receipts. But this time, even MAGA supporters are starting to ask questions, and behind the scenes, the White House is in full-blown pani...

This is it...the smoking gun we’ve all been waiting for. The Epstein files are coming out, and it looks like there is no holding them back now. The more we learn, the clearer it becomes that Donald Trump was far more tied to Jeffrey Epstein than he ever admitted. The truth is finally pouring out, and MAGA world is in full-blown panic mode. The White House is scrambling, the spin machine is overhea...

Breaking news this morning: newly released Epstein files have revealed a series of emails tying Donald Trump even closer to Jeffrey Epstein. The revelations are explosive and disturbing. Trump’s been trying to rewrite history for years. But the receipts keep coming, and his efforts to distance himself from Epstein are failing spectacularly. Lawmakers are now demanding answers about what else the g...

Is Donald Trump okay? From his rambling, nonsensical answers in that Laura Ingraham interview, to forgetting the words to “God Bless America,” the signs of cognitive decline are hard to ignore. Then, we’ll be joined by The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols to break down the other headache of the week, the eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to reopen the government without securing a deal on he...

Apparently, this is what counts as a scandal now. Texas Congressman James Talarico is under fire after reports surfaced that he follows and occasionally likes posts from women with OnlyFans accounts. That’s it. No crimes. No corruption. No hypocrisy. Just… Instagram follows. Meanwhile, MAGA politicians have been caught in actual scandals, from hush money payments to sexual assault allegations, but...

Let’s be honest, Trump is always a little off. But his new interview with Fox News’s Laura Ingraham? That was… something else. From rambling to straight-up nonsense, even Ingraham, one of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders, had to push back on some of his most absurd claims. When Fox News starts fact-checking you, you know it’s bad. This morning, Don breaks down the highlights (or lowlights) of Trump’s...

Don sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna, who’s making headlines after calling for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down. In a fiery post, Khanna wrote: “Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?” With Democrats divided over how the government shutdown...

Don is LIVE in Washington, D.C., where outrage is boiling over after eight Senate Democrats agreed to vote with Republicans to reopen the government, without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. That means premiums are going up, millions could lose their coverage, and once again, Democrats walked away with nothing to show for it. After the massive blue wave on Tuesday, many saw it as a clear m...

After a massive blue wave on Tuesday, Democrats had the wind at their backs and a clear mandate to stand up to Trump’s cruel policies. But instead? Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to reopen the government... without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. Now, premiums are set to rise, millions could lose coverage, and MAGA walks away with yet another win. For what? What was all thi...

After a massive blue wave on Tuesday, you’d think Democrats would ride that momentum and keep fighting Trump’s cruel policies. But nope, eight Senate Democrats just voted with Republicans to reopen the government without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. That means premiums are going up, millions could lose coverage, and MAGA gets another win, all because Democrats blinked first. Again. Thi...

Don sits down with Virginia House Speaker Don Scott to break down the monumental Democratic victories in Tuesday’s election, a true blue wave that swept across the entire state. Every county shifted left, voters turned out in record numbers, and Virginia sent a clear message: the MAGA agenda is losing its grip. So what does this mean for the midterms? Can Democrats keep the momentum going, and sho...

After Tuesday’s massive blue wave, Don sits down with journalist and political analyst Ahmed Baba to break down what it all means and what comes next. Voters across the country rejected MAGA’s cruelty and chaos, delivering big wins for Democrats and a clear message that America is ready for change. But as Don and Ahmed stress, now is not the time to get comfortable. Can Democrats keep up the momen...

Don sits down with Jimmy Chen, Founder and CEO of Propel, the largest SNAP benefits app in the country, reaching nearly one in four SNAP households, to discuss the devastating impact of the pause in federal SNAP funding. Jimmy breaks down how this crisis is unfolding in real time: millions of families skipping meals, food banks overwhelmed, and working parents struggling to feed their kids as Wash...

The writing’s on the wall, MAGA is crumbling. Trump’s approval rating keeps sinking, his policies are hurting everyday Americans, and the country is finally waking up to the chaos. From inhumane ICE raids to skyrocketing prices and the looming threat of even less affordable healthcare, people have had enough. Tuesday’s elections made it clear: voters are standing up, speaking out, and rejecting MA...

This is what happens when cruelty becomes policy. In a horrifying incident caught on camera, ICE agents terrorized a family, attempting to rip a baby and mother out of a car, continuing their assault even as the father suffered a seizure in front of them. There’s no justification. No “law and order” excuse. Just brutality. Don breaks down what happened, why it matters, and asks the question we all...

Under Trump’s so-called “America First” economy, grocery prices are through the roof, jobs are disappearing, and working Americans are struggling to stay afloat. The workforce is crumbling, and the few jobs that are out there often don’t pay enough to survive. So what are people supposed to do? How did we get here, and how do we fix it? This morning, Don is joined by author and 1Huddle Founder & C...

Don sits down with journalist and author Michael Wolff to talk about his lawsuit against Melania Trump and the surprising way he’s funding it. After Melania threatened to sue Wolff over his Epstein-related reporting, the bestselling author is now hitting back, and he’s already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through crowdfunding to build his legal war chest. In this conversation, Wolff bre...

Is MAGA Unraveling? The cracks are showing, and they’re getting wider. Trump’s approval rating is tanking, voters are turning on the GOP, and even some of his most loyal supporters are starting to ask the hard questions. After inhumane ICE raids, skyrocketing prices, and threats of gutting healthcare even further, it’s no wonder people are fed up. Tuesday’s elections made it crystal clear: America...

Rumors are swirling that Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has her eyes on the White House. She insists the talk of a presidential run is just speculation, but her recent tone, public appearances, and national positioning have people asking: could we be looking at an MTG 2028 campaign in the making? Don breaks down what’s fueling the chatter, what her latest statements reveal, and whether this...