Don Lemon says he is considering 2028 presidential run

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has publicly stated he is seriously considering a run for president in the 2028 election, citing encouragement from others and a belief that he would be a good commander-in-chief. Lemon made the comments during an interview on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast, which was released on July 16, 2026.

During the podcast, Lemon was asked directly about his political ambitions. He responded that while he has no formal plans, people keep asking him to run. "I don't know, I might. I'm serious," Lemon said. He elaborated that he looks at the potential field of candidates and finds many of them unimpressive. He argued that significant political experience is no longer a prerequisite for the presidency, pointing to former President Donald Trump's background. "I actually think I would be a really good President of the United States," Lemon told the hosts.

Lemon, who is 60, acknowledged that a presidential campaign would be a major undertaking. He said he has spoken with people who have experience in politics about what it would require and when he would need to announce. He expressed a desire to run a campaign that is not dependent on large donors, preferring small...