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Donald Trump is making explosive new statements, threatening to go after political rivals including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while floating the possibility of pardoning himself and his allies.

Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Don to react to the president's latest remarks, his attacks on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and his comments about potentially dropping the "Mother of All Bombs" on Iran.

PLUS: Trump's new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faces mounting criticism following her controversial 14-minute debut briefing. Former Biden White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins Don to break down what went wrong.

AND: Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee speaks out after being stripped of his vice mayor title in Stockton, California, amid an escalating political feud and explosive accusations from the city's mayor.

Donald Trump's new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is facing fresh scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report revealed she failed the California bar exam in 2011.

Trump has praised her legal credentials, but the revelations are raising fresh questions about the claims he's made and the people he's appointing to his administration. Did Trump mislead the public?

Don breaks down the controversy and is joined by author and political commentator Kurt Andersen to examine Trump's increasingly erratic public appearances, his behavior on the campaign trail, and the growing questions surrounding his leadership.

Plus: Trump continues to lash out at Black women in positions of power. From New York Attorney General Letitia James to other prominent Black female leaders, the attacks keep coming. Former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, now running for New York lieutenant governor, joins us to discuss Trump's rhetoric, the challenges facing Black women in leadership, and why she's stepping back into politics.

And: New developments in the federal investigation targeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. A judge has placed limits on investigators' access to certain records, raising questions about the scope of the Trump administration's probe. Political commentator Jess Craven joins Don to unpack the latest developments and what could happen next.

A federal judge has placed limits on the Trump administration's search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, raising serious questions about the Justice Department's aggressive investigation.

According to CNN, federal investigators are examining allegations involving immigration documents and Omar's citizenship history.

But a federal magistrate judge intervened, restricting how investigators could access certain materials because of constitutional protections afforded to members of Congress.

Don breaks down the explosive developments, the investigation targeting Omar, and what this latest confrontation could mean for the Trump administration, congressional protections, and the rule of law.

Donald Trump is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. From promising Americans $5,000 checks and handing out presidential pardons at campaign rallies to making bizarre claims about Social Security, the President's latest appearances are raising serious questions.

Plus, outrage after Trump shared footage of a deadly tiger attack, leaving a grieving British family devastated. And in Charlotte, North Carolina, a disturbing police scandal: Officers are facing possible termination over alleged racist text messages, including reports of a competition to see who could pull over the most Black drivers.

Political commentator Adam Mockler joins Don to unpack the chaos, his showdown with Trump's new White House Press Secretary, and the growing questions surrounding the administration as the midterms approach.

She's barely started, and the controversy is already brewing. Donald Trump's new White House Press Secretary is facing backlash over her debut performance, raising questions about how long she can survive in one of Washington's toughest jobs. Don and Adam Mockler break down her performance, her legal background, and the growing questions surrounding her ability to handle the White House press corps. Is she already in over her head, or is this just the beginning? FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow

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Donald Trump is used to fighting his enemies. But E. Jean Carroll fought back and beat him in court. Twice.

In this powerful conversation, Don speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Ivy Meeropol, director of Ask E. Jean, a new documentary about the woman who took on Donald Trump and won two landmark civil cases.

In 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, awarding her $5 million. In 2024, another jury ordered him to pay $83.3 million in a separate defamation case. Meeropol takes us behind the headlines to explore Carroll's extraordinary fight for justice, the personal cost of challenging one of the most powerful men in the world, and why her story matters now more than ever.

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Donald Trump made controversial remarks about federal workers at his rally in Ohio - as new research reveals the staggering impact of his government cuts on black women. A recent study estimates that DOGE's cuts reduced federal employment among Black women by a staggering 25%.

Don reacts to Trump's comments, the human cost of his administration's sweeping job cuts and the questions surrounding his government efficiency agenda.

Plus, a woman was attacked in the crowd as Trump continued speaking from the stage. We examine the footage, what happened to the woman and the president's reaction as the disturbing scene unfolded.

And Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson joins Don to discuss Democrats' push into Republican strongholds, the approaching midterm elections and the battle for control of Congress.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle is out and Donald Trump is distancing himself from his former ally as explosive allegations involving a $100,000 financial request continue to make headlines.

Former Trump donor Eric Deters joins Don to discuss the allegations at the center of Guilfoyle's downfall. Deters claims she sought $100,000 from him and offered to use her White House connections to help him. Now, with Guilfoyle forced out of her ambassadorial role, Deters reveals what he says happened behind the scenes, why he decided to go public, and how the controversy engulfed Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancée.

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The new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is already facing scrutiny after her first briefing and Don Lemon has plenty to say.

From controversial past statements to her handling of questions from reporters, Don breaks down Zacharia's debut, the backlash surrounding her appointment, and what it means for the Trump administration's relationship with the press.

Was this a rocky start or a sign of what's to come?

Watch Don's reaction and tell us what you think in the comments.

0:00 Ambassador Guilfoyle resignation 3:13 Press secretary debut 6:00 Critique of the briefing 7:32 Expert analysis with John Avlon 13:35 Commercial break 14:41 Second look at the presser 18:16 DEI and hiring commentary 23:34 Final thoughts and wrap up

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BREAKING NEWS: Federal agents have searched the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, escalating a criminal investigation involving one of President Donald Trump's most outspoken political critics.

After years of public attacks and political clashes with Trump, Omar is now at the center of a major federal investigation.

But the congresswoman is refusing to back down.

Don breaks down the stunning developments, what investigators are looking into, and the serious questions surrounding the timing and implications of the search.

Is this a legitimate criminal investigation, or another example of the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of federal law enforcement against political opponents? We examine what is known, what remains unanswered, and what this means for American democracy.

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