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Don Lemon Considers Presidential Run, Advocates for Press Freedom

4/17/2026

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Don Lemon, an independent journalist, said on the Sherri show that he would consider a presidential run, asking, "Why not?"
He emphasized leadership humility and the value of hiring experts rather than assuming he knows everything.
Lemon has shifted to independent journalism after legal challenges tied to his Minnesota arrest, and he highlights press freedom and the First Amendment while building the Lemon Nation.

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Story summary

Don Lemon, an independent journalist, said on the Sherri show that he would consider a presidential run, asking, "Why not?"
He emphasized leadership humility and the value of hiring experts rather than assuming he knows everything.
Lemon has shifted to independent journalism after legal challenges tied to his Minnesota arrest, and he highlights press freedom and the First Amendment while building the Lemon Nation.