Don Lemon, a former CNN host and independent journalist, has made a surprising claim about his future ambitions. The 60-year-old Lemon told a podcast host that he's "serious" about running for president in the 2028 election, saying he believes he would be a "really good" commander-in-chief.
Lemon made the statement on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast, hosted by Karman Wong and Travis Dhanraj. When asked about his political ambitions, Lemon replied, "I might. I'm serious. I don't know. I might, because people keep asking me to do it, or if I'm going to do it." This unexpected declaration has sparked interest in Lemon's potential presidential bid.
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Lemon, who was axed from CNN in April 2023, has since rebranded himself as an independent journalist. He now hosts "The Don Lemon Show" on YouTube and other platforms. The former CNN host has been involved in various high-profile events, including a January arrest for joining a group of anti-ICE activists who stormed a Sunday church service in Minnesota. Lemon claimed he was acting in his capacity as an independent journalist at the time of the arrest. He and 38 others were charged with federal civil rights violations.
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In his podcast interview, Lemon argued that experience isn't necessarily a requirement to be commander-in-chief. He cited President Trump's lack of a political background before his election win in 2016 as an example. Lemon also criticized Trump, saying the president "could have done a better job if he actually listened to people, but he doesn't and he thinks he knows everything." However, Lemon was quick to add that he believes he would be a more effective president, saying, "But, um, I actually think I would be a really good president of the United States."
Lemon's potential presidential bid is still in its early stages. He expressed concerns about the financial aspect of a campaign, saying he would need to run without having to "beg for money." It remains to be seen whether Lemon will follow through on his claims or if his ambitions will remain in the realm of speculation. One thing is certain, however: the 2028 presidential election is shaping up to be an interesting and unpredictable contest, and Don Lemon's name is now firmly on the radar.
Source: NYPOST
