The Don Lemon Show

Lemon Nation, we’re back with an explosive update to the Signal war chat story: the actual group chats where Trump’s national security team accidentally added a reporter while discussing U.S. war plans have now been released!The messages show just how careless, chaotic, and dangerously unserious these so-called leaders really are. We’re talking about real-time discussions of military strikes in Yemen—happening over a chat app, with a journalist in the thread.This morning, we’re digging into what the chats reveal, how the White House is scrambling to spin it, and what this means for national security. Join us live as we unpack it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a deep dive into one of Trump’s lesser-discussed obsessions: expansionism—his fascination with adding territory to the U.S. and taking over other countries. From floating the idea of buying Greenland to making eyebrow-raising comments about Canada and the Panama Canal, it’s not just bluster—it’s rooted in something deeper.Don explores how this imperial fantasy traces back to Trump’s admiration for President William McKinley, a leader best known for overseas expansion and empire-building. What does this say about Trump’s worldview—and the kind of power he’s really after?It’s more than nostalgia—it’s a warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon Nation, this is beyond reckless—it's dangerous. As we’ve been covering since the story first broke, The Atlantic reports that Trump’s national security team accidentally texted a reporter their war plans through a group chat. Yes, they actually included a journalist in a live thread about upcoming U.S. military strikes in Yemen.This isn’t just incompetence—it’s a full-blown national security failure. And according to the law, some of the people involved could legitimately face jail time. Naturally, Trump is already trying to deflect blame, because accountability is never part of the plan.Tonight, Don is joined by activist and The Bulwark writer Cameron Kasky to break it all down—the incompetence, the legal stakes, and how we got to a point where texting war plans is somehow not the biggest scandal of a presidential term. Join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Lemon Drop, Don breaks down Trump’s latest stunt: revoking the security clearances of his political rivals. It’s an unprecedented move—one that reeks of authoritarianism and political payback.But as dangerous as it is, it’s also a distraction. Another shiny object meant to pull focus from legal trouble, policy failure, and the chaos surrounding his administration.Don unpacks what this means, why it matters, and how we stay focused on what’s really at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon Nation, this one is next-level incompetence. According to a wild new report from The Atlantic, Trump’s national security team—yes, the people in charge of military operations—accidentally added a reporter to a group chat about upcoming U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. You read that right: they texted their war plans to the press.We’re talking about a White House so careless, so chaotic, it makes a group project in high school look organized. And at the center of it all? Pete Hegseth and Mike Waltz—two walking security risks with way too much power.This morning, we’re breaking down the sheer incompetence, the danger it poses, and why this story should have everyone sounding the alarm. Join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon Nation, you’re not gonna believe this one—actually, you might.According to a new bombshell from The Atlantic, members of Trump’s national security team accidentally texted a reporter their war plans. Yes, really. They literally included a journalist in a group chat discussing upcoming military strikes in Yemen.How does this even happen? And from the same people who screamed about Hillary Clinton’s emails like it was the end of the republic.Tonight, we’re breaking down this wild, reckless story, what it says about the people in charge, and why it should scare all of us. Join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon Nation, the outrage in America is boiling over—and for good reason. From AOC and Bernie Sanders hitting the road with their ‘Fight Oligarchy’ tour, to the growing wave of Tesla protests and vandalism, people across the country are fed up and speaking out. Meanwhile, Trump is busy fighting the courts, attacking judges, and pushing this country deeper into chaos with every unhinged post.The people are angry—and they’re not wrong. Let’s break down the unrest, the rallies, the resistance, and the rising temperature of a nation on edge. Join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education? What does this mean for students across the country? Join Monique as she breaks it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we’ve got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week’s Sour Lemon? You decide!Here are the nominees:🍋 Greg Gutfeld – Fox News’ resident edgelord who thinks yelling 'shut the f*** up' at the Chief Justice is journalism. 🍋 Tom Homan – America’s angriest thumb is back, proudly announcing he doesn’t care what judges say—as if that’s a flex and not a confession.🍋 Howard Lutnick – Commerce Secretary by day, very casual Tesla hype man by night. Insider trading? Never heard of her!🍋 Steve Bannon – Least showered man in America says Trump’s running for a third term in 2028. Clearly, math—and the Constitution—are not part of the war room strategy.🍋 Pam Bondi – Calling Tesla vandalism ‘terrorism’ because nothing says national security threat like a cracked windshield. Pam, go touch some grass.🍋 That One White House Reporter – Asked for Derek Chauvin to be pardoned… on purpose. Bold move for someone trying to cosplay as a journalist while saying the quiet part out loud.Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Godfrey to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last week, the Attorney General, the Press Secretary, and the President himself have started equating acts of vandalism… with terrorism. Yes...vandalism is bad. But terrorism?? That feels like a stretch. What does this mean for the future of dissent in the United States? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices