Don Lemon says there’s ‘65, 70′ percent chance he runs for president
First reported 7 Oct, 21:50 UTCUpdated 3h ago6 sources
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AI-generatedFormer CNN anchor Don Lemon said on a recent podcast that there is a roughly 65‑70% chance he will run for U.S. president, noting he would consider it if the public wants him. The comment has been reported by outlets across the political spectrum, highlighting his tentative interest in a future campaign.
How the Left framed it
HuffPost frames Lemon’s remarks as a more serious consideration than he previously admitted, suggesting the odds are higher than expected.
How the Center framed it
The Hill reports the statement fact‑ually, noting Lemon put the chance at greater than 50% and quoted his “never say never” stance.
How the Right framed it
Right‑leaning outlets such as the Washington Examiner and Breitbart stress the speculative nature of a 2028 run and highlight Lemon’s confidence that “if the people want me” he would run.
What everyone reports
- Don Lemon is a former CNN anchor
- He said there is roughly a 65‑70% chance he will run for president
- He said he would run if the people want him
Where coverage differs
- Exact probability quoted varies ("greater than 50%" vs "up to 70%" vs "65‑70%")
- Left‑leaning coverage emphasizes seriousness of his consideration, while right‑leaning coverage emphasizes speculation and confidence
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 5 outlets (Groq) on 8 Oct, 19:46 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
Compare the headlines
How outlets on each side framed it
The former CNN newscaster is apparently giving more serious consideration to running for president than he previously admitted.
Former CNN anchor and media personality Don Lemon says he has considered running for president of the U.S. one day, and he put the chances of him doing so at greater than 50 percent. “Look, I never say never. I’ve got a lot on my plate right now doing what I’m doing. This is not…
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon said there is up to a 70% chance he’ll run for president, again fanning the flames of speculation that he’ll contend for the White House in 2028. Lemon expressed confidence in July that he would make a “good president” after the anchor-turned-freelance media pundit gained attention…
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- Don Lemon Still Considering A Presidential Run — And The Odds Are Higher Than You’d Think (opens HuffPost in a new tab)
The former CNN newscaster is apparently giving more serious consideration to running for president than he previously admitted.
- Don Lemon says there’s ‘65, 70′ percent chance he runs for president (opens The Hill in a new tab)
Former CNN anchor and media personality Don Lemon says he has considered running for president of the U.S. one day, and he put the chances of him doing so at greater than 50 percent. “Look, I never say never. I’ve got a lot on my plate right now doing what I’m doing. This is not…
- Don Lemon says up to 70% chance he runs for president: ‘If the people want me’ (opens Washington Examiner in a new tab)
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon said there is up to a 70% chance he’ll run for president, again fanning the flames of speculation that he’ll contend for the White House in 2028. Lemon expressed confidence in July that he would make a “good president” after the anchor-turned-freelance media pundit gained attention…
- Don Lemon's Latest Remarks on Journalism Will Give You a Good Laugh (opens Townhall in a new tab)
- Don Lemon Says He Will Run for President 'If the People Want Me' (opens Breitbart in a new tab)
Fired CNN host Don Lemon said on a recent podcast appearance he is considering mounting a presidential campaign.
- 'If the people want me, I'll do it': Don Lemon makes wild comments about possible presidential run (opens TheBlaze in a new tab)
Ex-CNN personality Don Lemon has made a shocking statement about his future — and it may involve a pivot toward politics. Lemon told Spencer Macnaughton on his "Uncloseted" podcast that if enough people want him to run, he'll mount a presidential campaign. He said there's more than a 50% chance that he will run…
