Don Lemon says he is considering a presidential run

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon stated there is a 65 to 70 percent chance he will run for president of the United States.

FTMQ Politics, written by our newsroom8 October 2026 at 01:090 views

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon said he has considered running for president of the United States. The Hill, HuffPost, and AOL.com reported that Lemon estimated the likelihood of a presidential campaign at 65 to 70 percent, saying it was greater than 50 percent. [1][2][3]

According to The Hill, Lemon noted that he never says never to a campaign. He stated that he has a lot on his plate with his current work but remains aware of its importance to culture and society. [1]

Lemon worked as a host on CNN from 2014 until 2023 after earlier stints at local stations and NBC. After leaving CNN, he launched an independent show on YouTube that reached around 1.25 million subscribers by March 2026. He earned a degree from Brooklyn College in 1996 before starting his news career in Alabama. [4][5]

Don Lemon estimated a 65 to 70 percent chance that he runs for U.S. president.
Lemon was a host on CNN from 2014 to 2023.
Lemon currently operates an independent digital show after leaving CNN.

Sources

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[1]Don Lemon says there’s ‘65, 70′ percent chance he runs for presidentThe Hill, 3h ago (the report this story comes from)
[2]Don Lemon Still Considering A Presidential Run — And The Odds Are Higher Than You’d ThinkHuffPost, 4h ago
[3]Don Lemon Says There’s 65-70% Chance He’ll Run for PresidentAOL.com, 7h ago

Background

[4]Don Lemon on Wikipedia
[5]Don Lemon on Grokipedia

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