{"id":2586892,"date":"2026-04-03T12:29:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/don-lemon-teases-his-presidential-run-depends-on-god-who-he-says-is-female-if-she-gives-me-a-sign\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:30:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:30:23","slug":"don-lemon-teases-his-presidential-run-depends-on-god-who-he-says-is-female-if-she-gives-me-a-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/don-lemon-teases-his-presidential-run-depends-on-god-who-he-says-is-female-if-she-gives-me-a-sign\/","title":{"rendered":"Don Lemon Teases His Presidential Run Depends on God, Who He Says Is Female: &#8216;If She Gives Me a Sign&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdon-lemon-teases-his-presidential-run-depends-on-god-who-he-says-is-female-if-she-gives-me-a-sign%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2586892&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-when-lies-matter-more-than-facts\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: When Lies Matter More Than Facts\">piece centers<\/a> on former CNN anchor Don Lemon and his surprising claim that he could run for president, potentially as a Democrat, after his time away from network television. It notes his appearance on Pod Save America, where he said he could govern more effectively than donald Trump if given the chance, and that he would consider running if the prospect arose.Lemon also spoke about needing a sign from his creator before pursuing such a bid, tying his faith into the decision. The article highlights a social-media post quoting Lemon\u2019s remarks and places them in the context of a broader post-Trump environment in which celebrities feel they could enter politics.<\/p>\n<p>The piece contrasts Lemon with Trump, arguing that the political landscape has shifted to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >encourage celebrity candidates<\/a>, while also offering critical commentary on Lemon and other political figures, including Kamala Harris. It includes provocative language and editorial opinions about their qualifications and roles. The page itself contains various ad scripts and interactive elements, illustrating the piece\u2019s multimedia and opinionated presentation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon&rsquo;s time away from network television has exacerbated his own delusions: he could not manage a news show for CNN but now believes becoming president is possible.<\/p>\n<p>Before doing that, though, he would need a sign from his god who is apparently a woman.<\/p>\n<p>Lemon made an appearance on &ldquo;Pod Save America&rdquo; alongside host Alex Wagner where he, unsurprisingly, couldn&rsquo;t help but talk about President Donald Trump, leading Lemon to opine about his own presidential aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Do I ever think about it, yes. Could it happen?&rdquo; Lemon asked. &ldquo;Yeah, it could happen. If the opportunity presented itself.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I know people are going to think I&rsquo;m crazy, this is going to be the headline, people are going to laugh about it, I think I could be president of the United States. I could definitely run this country better than Donald Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The shock of no one, Lemon, claims to be an independent, and says he would run as a Democrat.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Am I at that point now? No, and I know people are going to say, &lsquo;Don Lemon is crazy&rsquo; but yeah look, why can&rsquo;t I think about running for office,&rdquo; Lemon said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Why can&rsquo;t I think about being president of the United States when look at what we have.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He then brought up former President Barack Obama, who Lemon, if elected would rank alongside in the F-tier of presidents.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Did anybody think Barack Obama, as he says, this guy with a funny name is from a mixed background, did anybody ever think that he would become president, that he had that aspiration? I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/despite-insistence-by-democrat-politicians-and-medical-elites-empirical-evidence-does-not-conclusively-show-that-masks-reduce-the-spread-of-covid\/\" title=\"Despite Insistence by Democrat Politicians and Medical Elites, Empirical Evidence DOES NOT Conclusively Show that Masks Reduce the Spread of COVID\">don&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t have an aspiration to become president, but I do think that I could run this country a lot better than Donald Trump,&rdquo; the former CNN host continued.<\/p>\n<p>On the note of Lemon&rsquo;s beliefs, never mind the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, to salt the wound that is this cringeworthy diatribe, the former CNN host had to tell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/don-lemon-talks-possibility-being-president-a-lot-better-than-donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> about the higher power he needed assurance from before running.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As a child, my parents taught me I could be and do anything I wanted, and I believed them. As a person of faith, I&rsquo;d have to first consult with my creator about that. If she (my creator) gives me a sign, and so do the people, then it&rsquo;s game on. Somebody has to fix all of the s**t Donald Trump f***ed up,&rdquo; Lemon said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW &ndash; DON LEMON: &ldquo;I think I could be President of United States. I could definitely run this country better than Donald Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Why can&rsquo;t I think about running for office?&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2rIT3aUlFa\">pic.twitter.com\/2rIT3aUlFa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Unlimited L&rsquo;s (@unlimited_ls) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/unlimited_ls\/status\/2039341920808300644?\">April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s ascension to the Oval Office has created an environment where other celebrities and TV personalities believe they could do the same.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the differences between Trump and Lemon are vast.<\/p>\n<p>One is a billionaire businessman known for his legendary work ethic that even young men struggle to keep pace with.<\/p>\n<p>The other is a whiney homosexual who consistently tries to use his race and his attraction to men as a means of gaining notoriety.<\/p>\n<p>Ironically, for the Democrats, it could not hurt to get Lemon more involved if he had the urge.<\/p>\n<p>Former Vice President Kamala Harris had no accomplishments to run on.<\/p>\n<p>She is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/here-are-the-corporate-media-meltdowns-youve-been-waiting-for\/\" title=\"Here Are The Corporate Media Meltdowns You&#039;ve Been Waiting For\">mixed-race woman<\/a> and has only found success in life because of that. Her 2024 campaign as the Democratic nominee was a spectacular failure.<\/p>\n<p>When put in the spotlight, it was obvious making her the replacement for an aging President Joe Biden was a mistaken.<\/p>\n<p>With all of that in mind, Lemon might be just as qualified as she is &ndash; he isn&rsquo;t, making him the Democrats ideal choice.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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On Pod Save America, he said a presidential bid could happen if the opportunity presented itself and that he believes he could lead the country better than Donald Trump. He added that he would need a sign from a creator he imagines as a woman before launching a campaign, and he acknowledged some would think the idea is crazy or laugh at it.<\/p>\n<p>Lemon said he might run as a Democrat, pointing to Barack Obama as an example of someone who achieved the presidency from a mixed-background, suggesting he could\u2019 run the country better than Trump. He stressed that, as a person of faith, he would first consult his creator for a sign before moving forward and that someone needs to fix the problems Trump created.<\/p>\n<p>The piece notes that Trump\u2019s rise has led other celebrities to think they could pursue the presidency too. It contrasts Lemon with Trump, highlighting differences. It also includes a critical take on Democrats, mentioning Kamala Harris\u2019s 2024 campaign and suggesting Lemon could be as qualified as Harris, even implying he might be a preferable choice for the Democrats. 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