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Senator Warnock Defends Don Lemon Amid Arrest Controversy

2/7/2026

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Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) defended journalist Don Lemon amid controversy over his arrest at an anti-ICE protest.
Warnock argued pastors should not want journalists arrested for reporting the truth.
Don Lemon said his First Amendment protections apply while covering the protest.
Warnock cited the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
Warnock argued authorities are more threatened by cameras than by weapons.

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Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) defended journalist Don Lemon amid controversy over his arrest at an anti-ICE protest.
Warnock argued pastors should not want journalists arrested for reporting the truth.
Don Lemon said his First Amendment protections apply while covering the protest.
Warnock cited the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
Warnock argued authorities are more threatened by cameras than by weapons.