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Don Lemon makes post-arrest appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!': 'They want to instill fear'

February 3, 2026

In his first television appearance following his arrest, Don Lemon discussed the circumstances surrounding the incident during an interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. He expressed concerns about the motives behind his arrest, suggesting that the Trump administration's Justice Department aimed to embarrass him.

Don Lemon and Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Credit: (Randy Holmes/ABC)

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Don Lemon appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to discuss his recent arrest.
He claims the Trump DOJ intended to embarrass him through the legal actions taken.
Lemon's attorney reached out to the Justice Department before the arrest but received no response.
He provided a timeline of events leading up to his arrest after attending pre-Grammy events.

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Don Lemon makes post-arrest appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!': 'They want to instill fear'

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