The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1894 - Trump Launches Investigation Into Don Lemon
Jan 20, 2026
Mary Margaret Olohan, a conservative journalist and Daily Wire correspondent, joins to reflect on Trump's first year in office. She highlights key accomplishments like immigration reforms and economic improvements. The conversation also delves into the Department of Justice's investigations into various political figures, including Don Lemon's controversial church protest. They critique current political sentiments around Martin Luther King Day, noting a decline in its public significance and contrasting it with today's political climate.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Federal Investigations Into Local Leaders
- The DOJ is investigating high-profile local leaders and media figures for obstructing law enforcement and conspiring with mobs.
- Michael Knowles frames these probes as accountability rather than partisan retaliation.
Obstruction, Not Opinion, Triggers Probes
- Michael Knowles argues obstructing federal law and harboring criminals justify DOJ probes regardless of political affiliation.
- He contends investigation is about enforcing the supremacy clause, not punishing dissent.
Journalism Claim Won't Shield Criminal Acts
- Knowles discusses Don Lemon admitting on camera to conspiring with a mob at a church and argues journalism doesn't shield criminal conduct.
- He highlights potential charges under the Ku Klux Klan Act and federal statutes protecting places of worship.