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Politics · October 8, 2026

Don Lemon says there's ‘65, 70' percent chance he runs for president

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Former CNN host Don Lemon stated in a recent podcast interview that there is a 65% to 70% chance he might run for President of the United States in the future. Lemon mentioned that while he is currently focused on his journalism career and podcast, he is open to a candidacy if there is sufficient public demand. He expressed confidence that he could perform better in the role than Donald Trump, though he noted the significant time commitment required for a national campaign.

Former CNN host Don Lemon stated in a recent podcast interview that there is a 65% to 70% chance he might run for President of the United States in the future. Lemon mentioned that while he is currently focused on his journalism career and podcast, he is open to a candidacy if there is sufficient public demand. He expressed confidence that he could perform better in the role than Donald Trump, though he noted the significant time commitment required for a national campaign.