Don Lemon Tries to Make a Dramatic Exit from X, Gets Rough Response: ‘See You in a Few Days’
Don Lemon, a well-known former CNN host, recently announced his decision to leave the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in a dramatic fashion, reflecting on his dissatisfaction with the platform’s current environment. In his posts, Lemon expressed that he once viewed X as a venue for honest debate, but now believes it fails to meet that purpose. He also criticized the updated terms of service, which he felt favored conservative interests by requiring disputes to be settled in Texas courts.
Despite his explanations and a video announcing his departure, Lemon’s announcement received little attention from the public, with many users responding dismissively or sarcastically. Some social media users questioned the sincerity of his departure, suggesting it might not be permanent. Lemon leaves behind a following of 1.5 million on the platform, indicating his past influence, but the reaction to his exit suggests that it may not have the dramatic impact he anticipated.
There’s a stereotype out there that gay men often like to leave the party in loud and dramatic fashion.
Former CNN talking head Don Lemon lived up to that stereotype by announcing his social media departure twice — though he didn’t get the response he was likely hoping for.
Lemon announced Wednesday (again, twice, for some reason) that he would be leaving X for a litany of reasons, which he spelled out in lengthy follow-ups.
My statement on leaving Twitter pic.twitter.com/9tYcfqHhhC
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) November 13, 2024
In post headlined with, “My statement on leaving Twitter,” Lemon attached a much lengthier explanation as to why.
“I’ve loved connecting with all of you on X, but it’s time for me to leave the platform,” Lemon wrote.
The first grievance rattled off by Lemon noted that he felt like X wasn’t what he thought it was.
“I once believed it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency, and free speech, but I now feel it does not serve that purpose,” Lemon continued.
Another quibble that Lemon had had to do with X’s updated terms of service.
“In addition, starting this Friday, November 15, X is implementing new terms of service, which among other things states that ‘All disputes … be brought exclusively in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas or state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas,’” Lemon wrote.
Lemon cited The Washington Post, who claimed that these Texas courts would be “a hub for conservatives.”
Of note, Lemon sued X owner Elon Musk back in August 2023 after the disastrous debut and subsequent shuttering of “The Don Lemon Show” on X.
Social media, meanwhile, didn’t seem to care much about Lemon’s pending departure.
Nobody cares
— Dan Bilzerian (@DanBilzerian) November 13, 2024
“Nobody cares,” read one response with over 22,000 likes as of Wednesday afternoon (and, yes, that’s a ratio).
Oh, you were still here?
— Ian Carroll (@Cancelcloco) November 13, 2024
“Oh, you were still here?” another X user jabbed.
See you in a few days. Goodbye for now I guess
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 13, 2024
Popular conservative content creator “Libs of TikTok” didn’t buy that Lemon was actually leaving: “See you in a few days. Goodbye for now I guess.”
As mentioned above, Lemon announced his X departure twice. Before he posted his statement, he posted a video explaining the same reasons outlined above.
Here’s why I’m leaving Twitter… pic.twitter.com/VIope68L2k
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) November 13, 2024
Lemon leaves behind 1.5 million followers on X.
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