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Unsurprisingly, the backlash was swift. Facing widespread criticism for his sexist remarks, CNN ultimately cut ties with Lemon after 17 years at the network. The firing left Lemon scrambling for his next move, and his subsequent attempts to reinvent himself have done little to inspire confidence.
After his firing, Lemon reportedly turned down unconventional job offers, including one from rapper Rick Ross, before pivoting to social media. He launched The Don Lemon Show on X (formerly Twitter), a move that drew ridicule from prominent conservative voices.
One such critic, media personality Megyn Kelly, didn’t hold back on her radio show, The Megyn Kelly Show. Speaking about Lemon’s return, Kelly remarked, “Our old pal Don Lemon has resurfaced… Well, that’s not what I say! I think he’s disgusting, he hates America, he hates Republicans and I’m not looking forward to his voice reemerging other than to mock it, which I 100% plan to do.”
While Lemon might view his foray into social media as a fresh start, his track record for stirring controversy hasn’t changed.
Lemon recently landed in hot water again after suggesting that Joseph, a biblical figure, was “a gay guy.” Unsurprisingly, the remark outraged Christians across social media, with many condemning it as blasphemous and disrespectful.
But Lemon didn’t stop there. His fiery demeanor took center stage during a tense panel discussion on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. The conversation, involving Joe Scarborough and Michael Steele, focused on the civil interaction between former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Scarborough downplayed the significance of their exchange, saying, “It’s not the end of the world that Barack Obama smiled and talked to Donald Trump.”
This comment seemed to ignite Lemon, who lashed out angrily: “If someone disrespects my loved one, I don’t have to smile in their f–king face! And they’re going to know it… These are the very same MAGA people who have called, and Donald Trump has helped promote, calling Michelle Obama a man. I’m not smiling in your face if you’re calling my sister and my mother or my wife or my girlfriend, a man. F–k you!”
Lemon’s reference to conspiracy theories about Michelle Obama—alleging she was once a man nicknamed “Big Mike”—only added fuel to the fire. While Lemon likely believed he was defending Michelle Obama’s honor, his tirade came across as yet another unhinged outburst to many observers.
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The idea that Lemon expected a funeral to devolve into some sort of WWE-style showdown left many conservatives rolling with laughter. The reality is that both Trump and Obama were simply fulfilling their obligations to attend a somber event and managed to keep things civil—something Lemon seemingly finds impossible to do.
Don Lemon’s attempt to reinvent himself as a social media influencer appears to be falling flat. Whether he’s making outlandish biblical claims or losing his temper on live TV, Lemon continues to alienate audiences and provide fodder for his critics.
While he may view himself as a defender of truth, his increasingly erratic behavior only reinforces the perception of him as a bitter former media figure grasping for relevance. For Trump supporters and conservatives alike, Lemon’s meltdowns are little more than prime entertainment.
Lemon apparently forgot the “Rule of Holes” – When you are in a hole, quit digging! Hope he gets the message… Sja