CNN Fact-Checks Don Lemon’s Statement on His Dismissal

Don Lemon’s firing from CNN has caused quite a stir, with conflicting reports emerging about the circumstances surrounding his departure. Initially, Lemon claimed that he had not been given any indication that he was going to lose his job and that no one in CNN’s management had reached out to him. However, CNN quickly refuted these claims, stating that Lemon had been offered an opportunity to meet with management but had instead released a statement on Twitter.

Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.

— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) April 24, 2023

Despite the conflicting reports, one thing is clear: Lemon is no longer with CNN. The news of his firing comes after he was widely criticized for making sexist remarks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. CNN ordered Lemon to undergo formal training after he made the remark, but it seems that this was not enough to save his job.

While Lemon’s departure is undoubtedly a blow to CNN, the network has stated that he will “forever be a part of the CNN family” and thanked him for his contributions over the past 17 years. As for Lemon, he has hinted that there are “larger issues at play” and has not yet announced his next move.

Interestingly, Lemon’s firing comes on the same day that Tucker Carlson announced his departure from Fox News. It seems that the world of cable news is in a state of flux, with major changes afoot at two of the biggest networks.