Don Lemon Fired—and Complains CNN Didn’t Even Tell Him

“It is clear that there are some larger issues at play,” the anchor theorized in a fiery announcement of his own exit. CNN disputed Lemon’s comments in a statement.

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Justin Baragona 

Senior Media Reporter

Corbin Bolies 

Media Reporter

Published Apr. 24 2023 12:23PM EDT 

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