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The Trump–Epstein scandal just got another jolt, this time courtesy of a new Wall Street Journal report. The story reveals a bawdy birthday letter sent from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein in the early 2000s. It’s crude, it’s creepy, and it confirms what many have long suspected: Trump and Epstein were far closer than he wants anyone to believe. Now Trump is threatening to sue over the article (classic move), but the damage may already be done. So how is MAGA reacting? Are they still buying the “we weren’t close” line? Or is the base starting to crack under the weight of receipts? We’ll break it all down, what this letter means, why Trump’s scrambling, and where this scandal might head next. Buckle up. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Juli 20251h 20min

The Trump–Epstein file scandal just keeps spiraling. Now, in a truly bizarre twist, Trump is turning on his own supporters, lashing out at those demanding answers and calling the Epstein investigation a “hoax.” Joining us to unpack it all is Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. He’s calling on Congress to “demand answers” and pushing back hard against the Trump administration’s attempts to bury this story. So what is Trump’s endgame here? Does he really believe this will blow over? The desperation is so thick, they’re even trotting out presidential health rumors to change the subject. It’s messy. It’s revealing. And it’s far from over. Let’s get into it. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Juli 20251h 13min

It’s the scandal that just won’t go away, and Trump’s attempts to downplay it are only making things worse. The Epstein file fiasco is spiraling, with growing outrage not just from Democrats but from within MAGA itself. After all the Trump administration’s bold claims about releasing the files, we’re now being told they never existed..or they did, but it was a scam by democrats? Even Trump’s base is starting to ask questions, and the pressure is mounting. Join us as we break down the latest twists in the scandal Trump can’t seem to shake. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Juli 20251h 12min

Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to unpack the chaos surrounding the Epstein scandal and Trump’s desperate attempts to change the narrative. How far will Trump go to distract from the growing questions? What should Democrats do to hold him accountable? And could this finally be the moment MAGA starts to unravel? 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

17 Juli 202525min

The Trump/Epstein file fiasco just hit a new level of absurd. First, the Trump team said the files existed. Then they didn’t. Now? Trump claims the whole thing was actually written by Democrats. Yes, really. As the narrative whiplash continues, even some of his most loyal supporters are starting to squint. Is this the moment the MAGA base begins to crack, or will they fall in line yet again? Join us for a breakdown of the latest chaos, contradictions, and cover-ups in this ongoing scandal. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Juli 20251h 9min

We knew it would happen eventually, but we didn't know how: diehard MAGA supporters, both inside and outside of the Trump administration, are finding Trump's Epstein file coverup to be the last straw. How did it get to this point? Can Trump regain the trust of his fleeing supporters? Maybe this time he flew too close to the sun. Join Don as he reads through his latest Substack piece "From Firebrands to Fall Guys." 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

16 Juli 202511min

The Epstein file disaster just keeps getting worse. Now, Donald Trump is lashing out, calling anyone who wants answers about Jeffrey Epstein “bad people.” Really? That’s the defense? After promising transparency and claiming the files were “on the desk,” the Trump administration is backpedaling fast, and MAGA isn’t thrilled. Let's break down the latest missteps, the growing backlash, and what this says about accountability under Trump. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Juli 20251h 13min

Don Lemon sits down with Michael Cohen for a no-holds-barred debate about the Epstein file scandal. From broken promises to vanishing documents, they unpack the mounting questions: Where are the files? Who’s protecting whom? And is this what we should be focusing on? 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

16 Juli 202540min