HOT TOPICS | Major Breaking News: A Dark Weekend of Violence - December 15th, 2025

Donald Trump just said the quiet part out loud. In a Fox News interview, he dismissed American workers, his own supporters, as lacking the skill, talent, and drive to do the jobs he once promised them. Don breaks down what Trump’s comments really mean for the MAGA movement, and why this moment exposes a decade of political manipulation. This is the truth behind the MAGA myth, and why Trump finally said what he’s always believed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Marras 14min

This morning, we’re talking about something disturbing, and honestly, long overdue: the pattern of sexual misconduct allegations swirling around MAGA’s most high-profile figures. From Donald Trump’s deepening entanglement in the Epstein document scandal, to the renewed reporting on allegations involving Rep. Matt Gaetz, to the multiple sex-related scandals rocking MAGA’s political and religious circles, these reports raise some legitimate, unavoidable questions. Why does it feel like sexual misconduct is not a disqualifier in the MAGA universe? Why is this tolerated, excused, or brushed aside? And why do so many GOP leaders seem more appalled by drag queens and library books than by misconduct allegations within their own ranks? Some things are wrong beyond party lines. Some things should be universally unacceptable. Yet here we are, looking at a movement that shrugs at predators while claiming to champion “family values.” Don breaks down the reporting, the patterns, the hypocrisy, and what this says about the state of the modern Republican Party. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Marras 1h 3min

The drama around the Epstein files is still exploding, and tonight we’re diving even deeper. Thousands of pages of documents have now been released, and Donald Trump’s name appears again and again in ways that suggest he knew Epstein far better than he ever wanted the public to believe. And now the country is asking the question Trump fears most: What exactly was their relationship, and why did he work so hard to hide it? Even some of Trump’s most loyal supporters are suddenly… quiet. Confused. Some are openly wondering what these revelations really mean and whether the story they were sold all these years was ever real. Is this the beginning of the end for MAGA? Or will Trump’s movement find a way to spin, deny, and hold on? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! The views expressed here do not reflect the views, policies or positions of Don Lemon, The Don Lemon Show or Lemon Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Marras 1h 49min

In this episode, Don sits down with Democratic strategist and consultant Chuck Rocha to break down the chaos unfolding in Washington, D.C. The GOP is rattled. Trump is visibly anxious. And with the explosive release of the Epstein emails, the former president’s frantic attempts to deny, distract, and cover up are only making him look more guilty and more desperate. Don and Chuck unpack the mood inside the Capitol, the fear gripping MAGA world, and what these revelations might mean for Trump’s future. Then they take a deep dive into the massive shift in the Latino vote during Tuesday’s Democratic sweep. Why did it happen? What changed? And what does this mean heading into the 2026 midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Marras 24min

The Epstein scandal just blew wide open. Thousands of pages of documents have been released, and Donald Trump’s name is all over them. As the details pour out, Trump is doing what he always does: deflecting, yelling “Democratic hoax,” and hoping no one reads the receipts. But this time, even MAGA supporters are starting to ask questions, and behind the scenes, the White House is in full-blown panic mode. This morning, Don breaks down what’s in the latest batch of Epstein documents, why Trump’s denials are falling flat, and the big question on everyone’s mind: Will this be the scandal that finally brings Trump down, or will it vanish from the news cycle like so many others? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Marras 59min

This is it...the smoking gun we’ve all been waiting for. The Epstein files are coming out, and it looks like there is no holding them back now. The more we learn, the clearer it becomes that Donald Trump was far more tied to Jeffrey Epstein than he ever admitted. The truth is finally pouring out, and MAGA world is in full-blown panic mode. The White House is scrambling, the spin machine is overheating, and the excuses are getting thinner by the hour. So what happens next? Is this the moment that finally cracks MAGA? Or will Trump and his loyalists try, once again, to slither out of accountability? Tonight, Don is joined by an all-star panel, Journalist  @TaraPalmeri  , political strategist Mike Nellis, and President & CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman, to break down the documents, the fallout, and what this means for the future of the Trump movement. Buckle up, this is big! This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Marras 1h 3min

Breaking news this morning: newly released Epstein files have revealed a series of emails tying Donald Trump even closer to Jeffrey Epstein. The revelations are explosive and disturbing. Trump’s been trying to rewrite history for years. But the receipts keep coming, and his efforts to distance himself from Epstein are failing spectacularly. Lawmakers are now demanding answers about what else the government is sitting on and why this evidence wasn’t released sooner. Don is joined by Congressman Robert Garcia to break down what’s in these new documents, what it means for Trump’s already crumbling credibility, and how MAGA continues to look the other way. Another day, another scandal. Another reminder that the truth always comes out. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Marras 52min

Is Donald Trump okay? From his rambling, nonsensical answers in that Laura Ingraham interview, to forgetting the words to “God Bless America,” the signs of cognitive decline are hard to ignore. Then, we’ll be joined by The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols to break down the other headache of the week, the eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to reopen the government without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. Was this a strategic move…or just another cave? Don and Tom dig into what this means for the Democratic Party, the base, and the road ahead. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Marras 1h 1min