Jim Acosta Claims DOJ Arrested Don Lemon Because He’s Black

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta claimed on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration arrested Don Lemon because of his race. Federal authorities arrested Lemon in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday night in…

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