Don Lemon clarifies remarks after President Trump called him the 'dumbest man on television'

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Don Lemon is setting the record straight on a CNN clip that angered President Trump.

The clip shows Lemon and two guests weighing in on. The anchor called Pompeo's suggestion that Kelly couldn't find the country on a map a"petty attempt to put her down."

"During an interview on Saturday night, one of my guests said something that made me laugh" he said. "And while in the moment I found that joke humorous, I didn’t catch everything that was said. Just to make this perfectly clear, I was laughing at the joke and not at any group of people." In July, Trump criticized the TV host in a series of tweets after Lemon asked a question during a Democratic debate that described Trump as bigoted.

In a follow-up tweet, Trump continued,"....or is he too dumb have gone down the tubes – and will stay there until they bring credibility back to the newsroom. Don’t hold your breath!"In May, Trump mocked CNN's Chris Cuomo for"record low" ratings and labeled Lemon "the dumbest man on television."

 

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He’s not setting the record straight, donlemon linked out like a little bitch. I’m not mad at him, just be about your feelings, don’t bow to public pressure

'Setting the record straight'? Only another member of the corrupt media would accept Lemon's pathetic attempt at an apology. Perhaps the media should be asking donlemon about his sexual assault accuser rather than soft pedaling he and his guests insults directed at voters.

timesrecordnews What sets the record straight is the video mocking President Trump supporters plain and simple. donlemon is disgusting.

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It’s true..this president would never be able to point out Ukraine on a map. I’m sure he knows where Russia is though.

let him have it like he does everyone else. Trump is a sorry President. Can't keep his big mouth from down grading people. He is big bully worse than a kid.

Come on now. Does anyone take this frat house has been seriously?

He laughed at a joke about ignorant people. Trump belittles EVERYONE EVERYDAY, so he has nerve complaining about anyone else. Trump’s a spoilt rich man who’s never done a full days work in his life and literally sits on a golden toilet. He’s the elite!

Everything angers him. Don't worry about it. He's sorry as hell as a President. No class what so ever. Just a bully like he's a child that has never grown up.

The left MSM ...all of you are represented well right here 👇

Lemon should disappear. He has no morals.

Lemon is molester

Don Lemon is a Clown 🤡

Idiot

Got get em Don!!

He did not apologize

Don Lemon is horrible on CNN. He was also horrible in Chicago. Not sure how he has a job.

Don Lemon (D-CNN) is a Democrat partisan hack pretending to be a journalist just like all the anchors at CNN. CNN is the official propaganda outlet of the Democratic Party

No he’s really not. Don Lemon is a bigot towards middle class Americans. It was disgusting

Lemon is just well, a rotten Lemon. Another lying liberal.

Too late Don Lemon; you're done and so is the Catfish News Network, Bottom Feeders.

This ladies and gentlemen is why Trump will win in November. You will see this over and over come October- November cheapest political ad ever. You just can’t make this up

Don Lemon...my hero 🤣🤣

It’s a “sorry not sorry” statement. You cannot insult we the people & pretend, with a smug look on your, face that you didn’t mean to laugh at us? I have an Engineering undergrad and an MBA, full time working mom, a thick accent & I love the potus! prouddeplorable trump2020

firedonlemon

Not only is Lemon a liberal bully he is a liar too! Anyone shocked? At least be man enough to own it.

He runs a clown show.

Let me set the record straight on what I think of Don

Wrong! The record is what we saw and heard, not Lemon’s pathetic excuses. He and his quests most certainly were making fun of an entire group of people simply because of their support for Trump. THIS IS CNN!

Angered a hell of a lot more people than just the President

Don Lemon can’t set ANYTHING straight. We SAW the clip.

No he didn’t and hopefully he’ll be dismissed by the election with many others who hate everything Americans are pleased with...

He shouldn’t have to set the record straight.

Your paper sucks. That's a load of BS

VoteBlue✌🏼💙2020

So often ones who claim to be speaking against hate,are often filled with deep seeded hatred?Hate will never be victorious over hate.I would encourage Don to read the testimony of Becket Cook? Then ask,who may be living the lie?

Don Lemon is just another liar.

You liberal hacks!!!!

Isn’t Don Lemon the guy who’s accused of being a sexual predator?

“Setting the record straight” = terrible “apology”

No one is buying that record!!🙄🙄🙄

It makes me so sick to see people bend over backwards because tRump got angry. Geez if I had a nickle for everytime time Mr. Rump has said something I didn't like...

donlemon CNN Lemon's 'clarification' is BS. The joke was characterizing Trump supporters as clueless hillbillies and it reflects perfectly the outlook of most media, Hollywood, academia towards conservatives in general. Believe me, we do get the joke.

It's okay DonLemon . Trump couldn't find his golf courses on a map. He is a serial name caller, insults people with disabilities and women. He is such a snowflake he can't take any calling out. He's a weak little man that realDonaldTrump .

CNN and Don Lemon let it us know there against America

I have a feeling this really didn’t go over well with a lot of people.. the laugh.. or the apology

HE angered MOST OF AMERICA... But it is OK. we know how to hurt back.... We don't watch or support FakeNews

Trump isn’t the only one who think lemon is an opinionated host and not a straight news host. Much more than that lemon is just that a lemon - recall

The record is already straight donlemon the video speaks for itself. Your re-election assistance is appreciated.

But when T mocks folks from all walks of life it’s ok? Give me a break. 🤦‍♀️ Someone tries to be overly sensitive here.

He couldn't set a rule straight. NoClass DoubleStandards

No he is not. He made it worse.

Did Don Lemon actually apology? Didnt think so. Fake news protecting fake news

No he isn’t! He came up with a lame excuse why he did what he did and nobody buys it

donlemon is a lying hack.

Lemon should be fired!

wow , way to try and cover for one of your fellow libtardian lackeys. He's a hypocritical douchnozzle. The least you could do, if you had any 'journalistic integrity', which you have consistently demonstrated you don't, is point out his true nature and dishonesty.

Where is the apology from the idiot who “told the joke”. He’s been awfully quiet.

Lemon's history speaks for itself.

Don Lemon is a pompous asshole.

Trump hits his attackers back. So goes his base.

-Did not set the record straight -Lied about his clear intent -Did not apologize -It angered millions, not just DT But good tweet, yo.

Seriously? He accidentally laughed? You’re calling that “setting the record straight”? I’m not even a huge Trump fan or anything, but I know that’s BS.

I mean.... He's trying to. Not sure he's actually setting the record straight. Don Lemon is unprofessional

Lemon lied, period. If the other pundits would have made ridicule of southern African Americans, do you actually believe Lemon wouldn't have stopped them? Really?

RobCalfee TeamDon

We know all about Lemon.

THEY ARE TRYING TO HIDE THIS DonLemon is being sued for sexual assault by a bartender name Dustin Hice. He said Don Lemon tried to give him a 6 figure check before it got out. WHERE IS MeToo ? He don't matter? LETS MAKE THIS TREND! *Retweet & use 👉 JusticeForDustinHice

The record is already very clear. He makes each day about belittling Trump and his supporters. He knew exactly what was being said, and he was laughing at the “joke”. The record is clear that donlemon lies and hates anyone not in line with his opinions.

DonLemon is supposed to be a journalist? 🤔

Donny no one on this earth can be as dumb as you.

I did not care. He can 😂. We will be laughing in November. KAG2029

Lemon should be fired

Kobe Bryant, an icon and beloved public figure, just died in a tragic accident along with his daughter along with others whose families are grieving. Who cares about Trump and his daughter's hurt feelings over some, I have to admit, a pretty good joke. Seriously!

Why? Who give a fuck if they're angry or not?

Trying to drag Trump into it. Ridiculous. Lemon talked talked and laughed himself into a corner then gave a ridiculous non apology. Absolute moron.

No one really watches anyway

Fake news cover each others butt

He doesn’t have to apologize for anything

Don, I love you to utter pieces. Always facts and video to prove it. Individual one is the dumbest man that has EVER occupied the White House.

The comments and laughter by Don lemon did not only anger President Trump, it angered 63 million voters who cast their ballots for our President!

This joker said the Malaysian airplane was swallowed by a black hole. Don’t apologize. Makes for a great ad

It was just a joke. Come one people Trump does this everyday.

Did he...really! Disingenuous

And DemocRats wonder why they lost in 2016 & 2020

He threw his two guests under the bus. Apparently, in his view, he's not only better than Trump supporters, but his guests as well.

Treason angers me more but ok

Nothing said in that clip was wrong. To support a moron like trump is to also be a moron as well. Its that simple. To laugh at the ignorant and the idiots? Why not...Now when I drive past their trailer parks though I am sad as they have been sold a bill of goods.

Just sayin, Trump makes fun of Libs/Dems all the time and never apologizes, so why does Lemon need to?

Getting Under the Trump’s skin really, really works.

Don Lemon hates anybody that doesn't think as he does. As do all Liberals.

There is nothing STRAIGHT about Don Lemon! 🤣🤣🤣!

Anyone else think that Trevor Noah could be Don Lemons doppelgänger?

donlemon

Can we just establish that you really don't have to do anything to 'anger' realDonaldTrump ? The guy goes nuts at the smallest little slight, so you might as well just let him have it, because he's gonna be the snowflake victim either way. IMPOTUS45

Or as The Donald realDonaldTrump refers to them as the poorly educated

Haha

Are you kidding us? Set the record straight? Elitist liberals all run together. The USA TODAY is nothing more than the mouthpiece of the DNC

Yes...now we know he’s a liar and a bigot

Don Lemon each morning

He’s just an effeminate vacuous tool of the anti-USA left, seeking attention from his equally debased followers to elevate is chronically suppressed relevance. He is sorry, just not apologetic.

Lemons a condescending pillow princess who’s ratings have tanked and deserves to be fired. He’s an embarrassment to journalism as well as men in general.

Why should he have to set any record straight? It was okay when the Sec of State tried to embarrass an NPR reporter but it’s wrong when someone points out the glaring obvious story of Trump? Please 🙄

Confirming the record: 'I'm an asshole' - donlemon

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Setting the record straight. LOL. Lemon LAUGHED along with his guests who were mocking Trump voters. Lemon's response: I don't belittle people. And I couldn't hear everything in my earpiece.

he did not apologize nor say what was said was wrong.

He set the record about as straight as a circle.

Ok so what? Just a joke ... ugh ... I laughed not because of the joke but because of his laugh ... contagious

He’s setting the record straight by blowing smoke up everyone’s ass?

He shouldn't have to do this. That was a funny segment. Best thing I have seen on tv in a long time.

Don Lemon is a bigot

Setting the record straight is homophobic.

angered 1/2 the country

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