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Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to unpack the chaos surrounding Trump and the Epstein files. What is Trump hiding, and how far is he willing to go to distract us from it? Now he’s hurling wild accusations of treason at President Obama. Could he actually try to have Obama arrested? And what would that mean for the future of our democracy? Buckle up, this one’s a ride. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jul 202530min

Well, well, well… turns out Donald Trump is in the Epstein files after all. According to a new exclusive from The Wall Street Journal, Trump was notified back in May that his name appears multiple times in the documents. So much for "I barely knew him." Trump is desperately trying to change the subject, now by accusing Barack Obama of treason. Seriously. How far will he go to dodge accountability? Join us as we break down the latest chaos, cover-up attempts, and distractions in Trump’s never-ending circus. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at https://takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jul 20251h 13min

Trump is now accusing Barack Obama of treason. Why? Supposedly for trying to influence the 2016 election. Let’s be honest, this isn’t about national security. It’s about distraction. The Epstein file scandal is closing in, MAGA is in meltdown mode, and Trump is flailing. So what’s the move? Classic autocrat playbook. Point fingers at your predecessor and scream “treason.” Let's unpack the desperate deflections, the baseless accusations, and the terrifying implications of a former president weaponizing the word "treason" like it’s just another Truth Social buzzword. Don't miss it. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jul 20251h

Don Lemon is joined by Michael Cohen to break down all the latest drama in the Donald Trump Epstein scandal. Will they release the files? Will they pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? And how is this impacting MAGA's support for Trump? This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jul 202543min

Just when you thought things couldn’t get more unhinged, Donald Trump is now calling for former President Barack Obama to be investigated for treason. Yes, you read that right. Is this where we are now? Weaponizing the government to go after political opponents while hoping everyone forgets about a certain Epstein-shaped scandal swirling around the White House? Tonight, we dig into this authoritarian fever dream, what it says about the state of our democracy, and whether this latest tantrum is just another frantic attempt to change the subject. Spoiler: it probably is. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jul 20251h 6min

The Trump-Epstein scandal just keeps getting messier. As public pressure mounts and MAGA cracks begin to show, Trump is pulling out every distraction in the book. But here’s the latest twist: reports say Trump’s legal team, Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche, are now meeting with none other than Ghislaine Maxwell. Why? What could they possibly need from her? And could a pardon actually be on the table? Join us as we break it all down: the Epstein fallout, the Trump panic, and the latest chess moves from an administration that will seemingly do anything to change the subject. Facts, receipts, and snark, served fresh. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jul 20251h 10min

Happy Monday evening Lemon Nation! Hunter Biden has sat down for his first interview in years, but why now? His clips are making the rounds and giving fodder for MAGA media to pivot from the Epstein scandal. Tune in at 5pm EST to hear the latest in the Epstein scandal in addition to what Hunter is saying about the democrats, George Clooney, Jake Tapper, and his father President Joe Biden. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Get 15% off ChefIQ at ChefIQ.com use code Lemon. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jul 20251h 3min

Good Monday morning, Lemonheads! Epstein, Epstein, Epstein: that was the news all last week and it's spilling over into this week as well. On Friday, we shared the news that Trump is suing the WSJ and Rupert Murdoch for their reporting which revealed Trump's "bawdy" birthday card sent to Epstein. Join Don at 10am to break down the latest in this lawsuit as well as the many distractions that Trump has been tweeting out to take our eyes off of the Epstein scandal. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Get 15% off ChefIQ at ChefIQ.com use code Lemon. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jul 20251h 8min