The Don Lemon Show

This week? Absolute chaos. From Donald Trump posting an image of himself as Jesus, to Pete Hegseth butchering a Bible reference with a Pulp Fiction quote, to a full-blown feud with the pope, the headlines just kept getting more bizarre.
Meanwhile, Don made a standout appearance on Sherri, a bright spot in an otherwise wild news cycle.
But beneath all the noise, there’s a bigger question... what’s all this distraction covering up? Because when things get this loud, it’s usually for a reason.
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Tonight, we break down where things stand in the Iran war crisis because right now, it’s anything but clear.
The Strait of Hormuz was declared open again, but is this really accurate?
And what is happening with the ceasefire? What’s the reality here? Is the war actually de-escalating, or are we just in a temporary pause before things heat up again?
Don breaks down what’s real, what’s spin, and what it all means moving forward.

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This morning, we break down some of Donald Trump’s comments about MAGA and the growing tension between him and his own base. While these are the supporters who helped fuel his rise, his recent remarks suggest a surprising level of frustration and distance.
So what’s going on here? Is this just rhetoric, or a sign of a deeper disconnect between Trump and the movement he built? And what happens when a political leader starts turning on their own supporters?

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The shocking but not surprising feud between MAGA and the Pope continues. While it isn't new for a pope to speak out on politics, having the President of the United States, the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, the Secretary of Defense, and various other MAGA politicians criticizing the pope IS new. Of course it comes under the Trump regime. But this is no ordinary pope. Pope Leo is from Chicago, speaks fluent English, and is does NOT back down from a fight. Join Don to dive into this battle between church and state.

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This morning we delve into the U.S. Navy blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave a briefing this morning that consisted of his usual tactics to frame the war in positive terms while ignoring reality. Will we be sending more troops to Iran? Is this blockade working? Join Don for Hot Topics. 🍋

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