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The Don Lemon Show

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, & Pete Hegseth: The Grinches Who Stole Thanksgiving

The Don Lemon Show

18Hundred LLC.

News, Society & Culture

4.31.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

It’s Thanksgiving Eve, a time meant for joy, family, and connection, yet far too many people are trying to replace that spirit with fear. From Donald Trump’s continued attacks on Democratic lawmakers who simply reminded military members of their legal obligations, to the inhumane and heartbreaking ICE detentions unfolding across the country, the moment feels incredibly heavy. This morning, Don is joined by Senator Ruben Gallego to break down what’s happening, why these crises matter, and how we can hold onto truth and humanity in a time when cruelty is becoming policy. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of free thought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by Heat Holders. Go to HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Support for the Don Lemon Show comes from the Freedom from Religion Foundation.

0:17.1

Let me tell you something.

0:18.3

Real freedom isn't a slogan.

0:20.2

It's not a prop for politicians to use. Real freedom isn't a slogan. It's a, it's not a prop for

0:21.4

politicians to use. Real freedom is in the Bill of Rights. December 15th is Bill of Rights Day,

0:27.0

and that First Amendment protects all of us, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and yes,

0:31.5

freedom from government-imposed religion. And right now, those freedoms need defending.

0:37.0

Christian nationalism is creeping into policy, into classrooms, into our politics.

0:41.5

That's why I respect what FFRF has been doing since 1978, holding the line between church and state so the rest of us don't lose our rights while we're busy living our lives.

0:52.2

And they're running a season of reason campaign through December 9th.

0:55.7

You can get 20% off of all FFRF merch.

0:59.7

I love a good t-shirt that says exactly what you believe in.

1:02.7

And they are doing a two-for-one membership deal.

1:05.7

Join and you can gift a membership to another free thinker in your life.

1:09.9

New U.S. memberships only, but a great way

1:12.4

to grow the movement. Go to ffrf.us slash shop or text Don to 511-511. Again, that's ffrf.

1:23.8

U.S. slash shop or text Don to 51111 511 because rights only survive when we protect them.

1:30.4

Message and data rates may apply.

1:32.8

Good morning, everybody.

1:33.7

Welcome to the Don Lemon Show, Hot Topics, 10 a.m. Eastern Time and on the East Coast.

1:38.7

We're so grateful that you're here.

1:40.9

And we're thankful for your support and for helping to grow this community. You know we reached the million subscriber threshold last night, which really puts us in a different category. So hit the like, hit the thumbs up. Thank you, first of all. Hit the like, hit the thumbs up because more people become aware of our channel, our conversation, our quickly growing channel. Thank you very much, Ferry Cat, 1971. One million. You did it, Lemon Nation.

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