The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2358 - Don Lemon ARRESTED!
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Jan 30, 2026 
Mary Margaret Olohan, Daily Wire White House correspondent who covers administration developments, breaks down the DOJ arrest of Don Lemon and the Minnesota immigration standoff. She discusses legal questions around the church disruption and federal enforcement tactics. The conversation also touches on intra-administration tensions and shifting ICE priorities.
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Lemon Arrest Centers On Conspiracy Claim
- Don Lemon was arrested by the DOJ for allegedly conspiring to disrupt a church service, not merely for reporting on it.
- Ben Shapiro stresses the legal distinction between journalism and active participation in a planned protest under the FACE Act.
Lemon On Tape Describing 'Operation Pull Up'
- Don Lemon recorded himself describing Operation Pull Up and saying they would 'surprise' locations and 'disrupt business as usual.'
- The clip suggests he coordinated with organizers before entering the church, which the DOJ will use as evidence.
Federal Case Extends Beyond One Figure
- The DOJ targeted multiple protesters and obtained arrests beyond Lemon, indicating a broader federal case.
- Mary Margaret Olohan highlights links between activists and local officials, complicating the local-federal dynamic in Minneapolis.