Don Lemon says he likely will run for president
The short version
- Don Lemon, 60, said there is a 65 to 70 percent chance he will run for president.
- Former CNN colleagues are skeptical about his presidential ambitions.
- The reports describe reactions from CNN staffers to Lemon's potential White House bid.
- Multiple outlets note that Lemon's comments have sparked criticism and amusement.
What we don’t know yet
- What specific reasons Lemon gave for considering a presidential run.
- Whether Lemon has formally announced or begun organizing a campaign.
- Which political party, if any, Lemon would represent.
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Coverage compared
How coverage grew
First reported by Fox News Don Lemon’s presidential ambitions met with skepticism, amusement from his former CNN colleagues
New York Post Don Lemon’s former CNN colleagues skeptical about his possible presidential run
The Hill Megyn Kelly: Don Lemon should run for president
All 4 articles
- The Hill, centreMegyn Kelly: Don Lemon should run for president
- New York Post, right-leaningMegyn Kelly encourages Don Lemon to run for president: ‘I’m going to shock you’
- New York Post, right-leaningDon Lemon’s former CNN colleagues skeptical about his possible presidential run
- Fox News, right-leaningDon Lemon’s presidential ambitions met with skepticism, amusement from his former CNN colleagues