Don Lemon reveals he 'corrected' Trump-supporting Black men as he makes CNN comeback after being fired
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Don Lemon has made a comeback on CNN, sharing his experiences of engaging with Black men who expressed their support for Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
During his conversation with Dana Bash, the news anchor revealed that many of the men he interviewed in battleground states cited economic reasons for their support. Ever since being fired, Lemon is back working as a reporter, albeit on digital platform 'The Don Lemon Show'.
Don Lemon aims to educate voters on stimulus origins and economic support for Trump
According to the DailyMail, "Most of the time they said 'for economic reasons,'" Lemon explained. "'Or because 'he gave me a stimulus check,' and I had to correct them over and over and tell them where that stimulus check came from."
Lemon emphasized that he aimed to educate voters about the origins of the stimulus checks, clarifying that the Democratic Congress was responsible for it, while Trump had delayed the payments to ensure his name appeared on the checks. "Donald Trump actually held it up so that his name could be on the check, so they think they got the check directly from him," he said.
Despite Treasury officials denying that Trump caused delays, Lemon pointed out that many voters seemed unaware of these details.
He also noted that while Joe Biden had issued additional stimulus checks during his presidency, some voters did not seem to recognize that. "You can vote for whomever you want to vote for, but the reasons that you're going to vote for them, I think they should be accurate and factual, and you should know why you're supporting someone," he stated.
Lemon's return comes after his dismissal from CNN in 2023, following several controversies, including a remark suggesting women in their 40s are "past their prime."
Support for Kamala Harris among Black men declines ahead of election
Polls indicate that support for Kamala Harris among Black men has decreased compared to previous elections, with a recent New York Times survey showing 70% backing her, contrasted with 20% for Trump. This figure is significantly lower than Biden's 85% support in 2020.
Former President Barack Obama recently urged Black men to support the Democratic nominee, suggesting that some may not be "feeling the idea of having a woman as president."
In response, Harris is launching an "Opportunity Agenda For Black Men," which includes initiatives like forgivable business loans for Black entrepreneurs and more apprenticeships, as well as research on diseases disproportionately affecting African-American men.
Harris has also expressed her support for legalizing marijuana and aims to ensure Black men have opportunities in the emerging cannabis industry. These strategies are designed to mobilize the Black male vote, as Democrats express concerns about potential low turnout or defections to Trump.
