The Don Lemon Show

There’s chaos at I.C.E., and honestly, who’s surprised? Turns out, the agency can’t keep up with Trump’s completely unhinged demand to deport 3,000 people a day. Not without shredding due process, harassing American citizens, and targeting hardworking immigrants along the way. And now it’s being reported that some ICE recruits with criminal records and failed background checks have made it into tr...

Donald Trump seems to be crashing out, and fast. After a string of unhinged remarks during a speech to the troops and a bizarre moment where he bragged (again) about passing a dementia test, the question practically asks itself: is Donald Trump okay? What’s definitely not okay is the economy. SNAP benefits are set to expire this week, Americans are struggling to afford groceries, healthcare, and b...

Something strange is happening in the media, and it’s not subtle. From silencing progressive voices to hiring outspoken MAGA cheerleaders, the mainstream press seems to be slowly bending the knee to Trump. Networks are playing it safe, executives are terrified of backlash, and reporters are being told what not to say. The result? A media landscape that looks a lot more like a MAGA echo chamber tha...

Don sits down with Dr. Frita, a triple board-certified physician specializing in nephrology, hypertension, and diabetes, to talk about the growing questions surrounding Donald Trump’s health. After reports surfaced that Trump recently underwent an MRI, the White House insists it was “routine.” But Dr. Frita isn’t so sure, and she breaks down what that really means, what doctors look for in an MRI...

Across the country, ICE detentions are growing more horrific and inhumane by the day. Families are being torn apart, people are disappearing into detention centers, and the silence from those in power is deafening. This morning, Don asks the hard questions: How far will this go, and what can we do about it? He’s joined by Rick Wilson, political consultant and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and...

Don sits down with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about his life, his lifelong commitment to philanthropy, and his new book, The Idea of America: Reflections on Inequality, Democracy, and the Values We Share. They explore how Darren’s journey from humble beginnings to leading one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organizations has shaped...

Don sits down with former Washington Governor Jay Inslee to talk about how Trump’s presidency has devastated clean energy progress and cost American jobs. Inslee explains how Trump’s administration used funding cuts as political retribution, punishing states that didn’t support him by gutting renewable energy projects and stalling innovation. But in the end, it’s ordinary Americans, not politician...

So apparently Steve Bannon announced in an interview that Donald Trump will run for a third term. Because, you know, why start following the Constitution now? We’ll break down this latest descent into delusion, and Trump’s childlike meltdown over Canada’s anti-tariff ad. (Yes, he’s mad at Canada again. Cue the tiny violins.) Joining Don tonight is comedian Jay Jurden, who’s bringing the laughs as...

Don takes a hard look at Vivek Ramaswamy’s rise and reckoning inside the Republican Party. He was supposed to be the GOP’s perfect pitch: a biotech millionaire, an “anti-woke” crusader, and a proud MAGA loyalist. But now, Ramaswamy faces the brutal truth about the party he’s been trying to impress, the same one that keeps reminding him he’ll never truly belong. From racist attacks at Turning Point...

Don sits down for an exclusive, no-holds-barred conversation with former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and she’s not holding back. She opens up about her time behind the podium, her controversial decision to leave the Democratic Party, and what she really saw inside the Biden White House. Did she notice signs of Biden’s mental decline? How did she feel about Kamala Harris’s campa...

Don sits down with political commentator Ahmed Baba to unpack the current state of the nation and Trump’s latest grift... his new ballroom. Because when the country’s on fire, why not add another chandelier? Politics, spectacle, and a whole lot of spin, Don and Ahmed cut through it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got a packed one for you tonight. The Epstein scandals just keep getting messier, and now journalist Michael Wolff is suing Melania Trump after she threatened to sue him over his Epstein-related claims. (Yes, really.) Michael joins us live to break down the legal drama and what it reveals about the Trump orbit’s panic level. Then, Stephanie Ruhle stops by to unpack Trump’s latest ballroom sc...

Don sits down with Congresswoman Janelle Bynum for a powerful conversation about the state of the nation and the chaos unfolding across America. They discuss Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to blue states, the inhumane and unconstitutional ICE detentions, and the growing tension between state and federal power. Rep. Bynum makes one thing crystal clear: there will be no federal takeover of...

It's not just the East Wing that Trump is destroying and lying about. It's also the economy, our reputation among world leaders, the environment, free speech, Gaza, human rights, due process, and the list unfortunately goes on and on. But it all means exactly what it sounds like: Trump is destroying America. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at...

What is going on in American politics right now? From Stephen Miller’s long-documented ties to white-nationalist circles, to reports that Paul Ingrassia bragged about having a “Nazi streak,” to revelations that Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner appears to have a Nazi-themed tattoo, it’s all beyond disturbing. Tonight, Don digs into how we got here, why this extremist rhetoric keeps resurf...

Remember the “Don’t Tread on Me” crowd? The folks who stormed the Capitol screaming about freedom, small government, and their sacred right to the Second Amendment? Funny how quiet they’ve gotten now that actual rights are being stripped away. This morning, Don’s breaking down the hypocrisy, how the same people who once claimed to “stand up for liberty” suddenly have nothing to say when it’s other...

Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken accusers of Jeffrey Epstein, has posthumously released a memoir entitled "Nobody's Girl." This heartbreaking book details a lifetime of abuse, both within her own family and by the hands of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Andrew. Join Don and guest Tara Palmeri as they break down this harrowing story and how it connects to Donald Trump and...

Good morning Lemon Nation. It's a sad sight to see the demolition of the White House's East Wing. When Trump is doing so much damage to the country, in just about every perceivable way, seeing literal destruction of The People's House hits hard. And building a $250 million dollar ballroom during a government shutdown? When hundreds of thousands of government works are furloughed? And millions are...

Hi Lemon Nation. Have you seen these recent photos from the White House? After saying that construction would not "interfere" with existing white house structure, Trump has begun to tear down part of the East Wing in order to build his new "ballroom." Is there a better metaphor for what he is doing to this country than literally tearing down parts of the White House? Also, yet ANOTHER GOP n*zi sca...

Good morning Lemon Nation! What a weekend we had! No Kings day protests were HUGE! They were also lively, peaceful, energetic, and near 7 MILLION people showed up. This large show of patriotic outcry was enough to scare Trump into posting an absurd AI video of himself, in a fighter jet, dropping $h!t on top of protesters. I think we got to him... Join Don at 10am EST to break down this historic we...

Where were we? The independent journalism dream team is back for a second round! Join Don Lemon, Joy Reid, and Jim Acosta for a special livestream event as they unpack the No Kings protests all around the nation. Trump has done so much damage already and the corruption and cruelty imposed on us by his administration seems endless. This is another large-scale chance for the citizens of this country...

Good evening Lemon Nation. A man who claimed to be an ICE officer was arrested in Florida for driving under the influence and reckless child endangerment. During his arrest the man racially profiled one officer asking, "are you Haitian?" Sure sounds like an ICE officer. Join Don at 5pm EST to break down this story and more. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON us...

Trump has gone after another political enemy. This time its his own former national security advisor John Bolton, who has been indicted for "handling of classified material." Bolton's house was raided by the FBI in August which was said to be part of a broader investigation into his alleged wrongdoing. Join Don at 10 am EST to break down another act of vengeance from Donald Trump. This episode is...

ProPublica is reporting that more than 170 U.S. citizens have been held by Trump's immigration agents. Because the government does not track these stats, we don't know the exact number. This includes a dozen election officials. In addition, Karoline Leavitt said today that the "Democrat Party's main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals." Looking ahead...

Hello Lemon Nation. Yesterday, Trump gave an unhinged press conference from the Oval Office. Joined by Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, he continued to describe non-white mayors of U.S. cities as "low IQ" or "medium IQ", expressed which of his political enemies should be targeted next, flaunted the administrations "passion" for fighting "crime" in cities, and implied that if we knew what Stephen Miller r...