Don Lemon has sparked outrage after defending his decision to join an anti-ICE mob that stormed a Sunday church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, and blamed the churchgoers for being "entitled" due to their white privilege.
In a jaw-dropping interview with left-wing podcaster Jennifer Welch, Lemon claimed that members of Minnesota's Cities Church were guilty of "white supremacy" because they believed the US was built on Christian principles. He suggested that these Christians are entitled to their views simply because of their skin color.
The incident took place at a church service where anti-ICE protesters stormed in and harassed the congregation. However, instead of condemning the violence, Lemon appeared to back it up by suggesting that the churchgoers were responsible for the chaos.
The Justice Department has taken notice of Lemon's involvement and is investigating potential violations of federal law, including desecrating a house of worship and interfering with Christian worshippers.
Lemon dismissed these allegations as an "intimidation tactic" and claimed he was unfairly targeted due to his high-profile status. In a bizarre statement, he suggested that he was the "biggest name" in journalism and that he's often singled out for criticism because of it.
Critics have widely condemned Lemon's actions and views, with many accusing him of hypocrisy and racism. The incident has sparked heated debate about free speech, white privilege, and the responsibility of journalists to report on sensitive topics without taking a partisan stance.
In a jaw-dropping interview with left-wing podcaster Jennifer Welch, Lemon claimed that members of Minnesota's Cities Church were guilty of "white supremacy" because they believed the US was built on Christian principles. He suggested that these Christians are entitled to their views simply because of their skin color.
The incident took place at a church service where anti-ICE protesters stormed in and harassed the congregation. However, instead of condemning the violence, Lemon appeared to back it up by suggesting that the churchgoers were responsible for the chaos.
The Justice Department has taken notice of Lemon's involvement and is investigating potential violations of federal law, including desecrating a house of worship and interfering with Christian worshippers.
Lemon dismissed these allegations as an "intimidation tactic" and claimed he was unfairly targeted due to his high-profile status. In a bizarre statement, he suggested that he was the "biggest name" in journalism and that he's often singled out for criticism because of it.
Critics have widely condemned Lemon's actions and views, with many accusing him of hypocrisy and racism. The incident has sparked heated debate about free speech, white privilege, and the responsibility of journalists to report on sensitive topics without taking a partisan stance.
he thinks churchgoers are entitled because of their skin color? that's some messed up logic right there. like what even is the point of criticizing someone's views just because they're white? doesn't sound like journalism to me, sounds like a personal attack 
anyway, i'm all about free speech and being able to disagree without being a jerk, but this guy's take on it is straight up problematic 
. I mean, who does he think he is? Joining an anti-ICE mob and blaming people for being "entitled" because they hold certain views? That's not journalism, that's just plain old bias 
. Newsflash Don: having a big mouth doesn't mean you're immune from criticism 
. And what really gets my goat is that he's trying to spin this as some kind of "intimidation tactic" 
. Give me a break! The Justice Department should definitely be looking into this, and I'm not surprised they are 
. As someone who values free speech and equal treatment for all, this whole situation just feels super shady 
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but at the same time i gotta give him credit for speaking his mind, even if it is a pretty messed up way of doing it 
maybe this will wake ppl up to how important free speech is and not just use it as an excuse for hate? idk, i'm all over the place on this one 
. Newsflash: being a high-profile journalist doesn't give you immunity from accountability! The Justice Dept is on it and I'm glad they're investigating these allegations. This whole thing reeks of racism and hypocrisy... I just don't get why some people can't see that 
... 71% of americans identify as christian (source: pew research center) and 55% believe that the US should be a christian nation (source: gallup) vs don lemon's 10% estimate of "white supremacy" among american christians lol it's just crazy 
anyway back to the church incident, I don't get why Don Lemon thinks people are entitled just because they're white... isn't it kind of racist to blame them for everything? 
i heard their slices are on point 
. If people want to be part of an anti-ICE protest, shouldn't they respect the people in the church too? 
. I think Don Lemon should take a step back and try to understand the other side of the story better before making such harsh comments 