Don Lemon Considers Running for President, but ‘I’m Not a White Man and the Rules Are Different for Me’: ‘I Could Run This Country Better Than Trump’

Home TV News Apr 3, 2026 8:17am PT Don Lemon Considers Running for President, but ‘I’m Not a White Man and the Rules Are Different for Me’: ‘I Could Run This Country Better Than Trump’ By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest Don Lemon Considers Running for President, but ‘I’m Not a White Man and the Rules Are Different for Me’: ‘I Could Run This Country Better Than Trump’ 13 minutes ago ‘Dead Mall’ Comic Series Set for Movie Adaptation From Not the Funeral Home; Michael Varrati to Write Cosmic Horror Screenplay (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Premiere Event Set in 47 Cities to Launch Third Annual ‘Halfway to Halloween’ Celebration (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Michael Buckner/Variety Former CNN anchor Don Lemon may have focused on being an independent journalist after being fired from CNN in 2023, but he might have even more ambitious plans in mind for the future. On the March 29 episode of the podcast “Pod Save America,” Lemon discussed his potential political future with guest host Alex Wagner, and a potential presidential run was discussed. “Do I ever think about it? Yes. Could it happen? Yeah, it could happen if the opportunity presented itself, the right opportunity presented itself,” Lemon said. “Look, if I wanted to … I know people are going to think I’m crazy. I think I could be president of the United States. Popular on Variety Related Stories Oscar-Winning 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' Director David Borenstein Lines Up Next Project With PBS, Reunites With Danish Team for 'Living in Our Heads' (EXCLUSIVE)