The Don Lemon Show

Another chaotic week is behind us, and today we look back at the stories that shaped it, and ahead to what could come next.
Donald Trump traveled to China to meet with Xi Jinping, but despite all the headlines and hype, many Americans are still wondering what actually came out of the trip.
Back home, the redistricting battles continue to escalate, with republicans passing multiple congressional maps that will weaken Black political representation. At the same time, a growing movement is asking whether athlete activism could become a real force in the fight back. If top athletes refuse to play for schools in states pushing controversial maps, could it actually create pressure for change?
And then there was the roast of Kevin Hart, a night that sparked major backlash and reignited debates about comedy, race, sexism, and where the line is when it comes to entertainment.
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Another week, another avalanche of chaos. This week, questions surrounding Donald Trump’s mental health continued to grow louder, the Supreme Court weighed in on access to Mifepristone, Trump openly admitted he doesn’t spend much time thinking about Americans’ financial struggles, and fears surrounding hantavirus continued to spread online and across communities.
Today, we take a step back and try to make sense of everything that happened this week, what it all means moving forward, and why so many Americans are feeling exhausted, anxious, and frustrated right now.
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Tonight, Don takes a deep dive into the growing economic pain hitting America’s farmers , and why many rural voters who overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump in 2024 are now questioning the policies coming out of his administration. From rising fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran conflict, to tariffs and economic uncertainty, farmers across the country are feeling squeezed from every direction.
Joining the conversation are returning friends of the show, farmer and activist John Boyd Jr. and farmer Will Westmoreland, to talk about what they are seeing firsthand on the ground. How bad is it getting? Why are some longtime Trump supporters changing course? And what happens to the country when the people feeding America can no longer stay afloat?

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Good morning and welcome back to the chaos. Today we’re breaking down Donald Trump’s latest trip to China , and why it’s looking more like a global humiliation tour than a diplomatic win. Meanwhile, Americans are paying more and more for the fallout of his policies, gas prices are climbing amid the Iran crisis, and Trump continues to spew divisive and ugly rhetoric that only deepens the damage.
But we’re not just doom-scrolling this morning. We’re joined by friend of the show, author and pastor Cody Deese, to talk about how people stay grounded, compassionate, and hopeful when the people in power seem determined to drag the country into darkness.
Join us live at 10am ET. Bring your coffee. You’re gonna need it.

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Don sits down with journalist and political commentator Ahmed Baba for a candid conversation about the current state of the MAGA movement and the growing debate around policies that ultimately hurt many of the very people supporting them.
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