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Don Lemon Considers Presidential Run, Critiques Trump Administration

4/1/2026

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Don Lemon, former CNN anchor, said on Pod Save America that he is potentially interested in running for president, though he currently has no desire to run.
He said he could govern better than U.S. President Donald Trump and would need a sign from his creator and the public before deciding.
Lemon criticized the presidency, stating, "Somebody has to fix all of the s--- Donald Trump f---ed up."

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Don Lemon, former CNN anchor, said on Pod Save America that he is potentially interested in running for president, though he currently has no desire to run.
He said he could govern better than U.S. President Donald Trump and would need a sign from his creator and the public before deciding.
Lemon criticized the presidency, stating, "Somebody has to fix all of the s--- Donald Trump f---ed up."