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Republicans have spent more than $280 MILLION on anti-transgender attack ads ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. But is their strategy actually working? Don sits down with Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, to discuss the GOP's relentless focus on transgender rights, new polling suggesting these issues rank near the bottom of voters' priorities, and whether the attacks could backfire on Election Day. And it's not just Republicans. Some Democrats are adopting similar positions, raising serious questions about the party's commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ Americans. With Election Day just days away, Robinson weighs in on Trump's campaign rhetoric, divisions within the Democratic Party, and the growing political influence of LGBTQ+ voters. Watch the full conversation, and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage DL Tour Dates: www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact [email protected] for any advertising or interview requests
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With the midterms just days away, Trump is facing a major political test and the stakes couldn't be higher. Is Trump's political strategy backfiring? Are Republicans getting nervous about what could happen on November 3? Don breaks down the latest political developments, Trump's campaign messaging, and the key battleground races that could reshape Washington. With Election Day approaching, the pressure is on. SPONSORS: FFRF: Visit FFRF.us/DON or text DON to 511511 MSI: Text LEMON to 511511 or visit MSIUnitedStates.org Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage DL Tour Dates: www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact [email protected] for any advertising or interview requests
With Republicans bracing for potentially devastating losses, Trump is facing mounting political pressure, renewed questions about his health and growing scrutiny over his decision to scale back in-person campaign appearances. And when a reporter dared to ask whether he was growing tired of traveling, the president erupted in a furious personal attack. As Democrats look to make gains in traditionally Republican strongholds and Trump's approval ratings remain underwater, could November 3 deliver a political nightmare for the president? Don unpacks the latest developments with election forecasting expert and American University historian Allan Lichtman, who shares his predictions for the midterms. He's also joined by historian and political commentator Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Danielle Belton, former editor-in-chief of The Root and HuffPost, to examine Trump's increasingly combative rhetoric, the political mood across America and what's at stake as voters prepare to head to the polls. SPONSORS: AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first AG1 subscription at DrinkAG1.com/DONLEMON Byron Arts: Visit MutualCareNow.com or text BULLY to 511511 Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage DL Tour Dates: www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact [email protected] for any advertising or interview requests
Donald Trump's approval numbers are raising serious questions just days before the midterm elections and the president is lashing out at the polls. Latest polling from Civiqs shows Trump struggling with young voters, women, and independents, while prediction market data from Kalshi puts his approval rating below 40%. But Trump insists the polls are fake. At a rally in South Carolina, he attacked unfavorable surveys and questioned their credibility. Don breaks down the numbers, Trump's reaction, and what it could all mean as Americans prepare to head to the polls on November 3. SPONSORS: FFRF: Visit FFRF.us/DON or text DON to 511511 MSI: Text LEMON to 511511 or visit MSIUnitedStates.org Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage DL Tour Dates: www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact [email protected] for any advertising or interview requests
Rob Potylo, the musical comedian and activist known as "Robby Roadsteamer," heckled Donald Trump at his Chillicothe, Ohio rally Wednesday night, yelling, "Trump went on the Jeffrey Epstein plane!" He sang a song about Trump and Epstein's plane while the crowd booed, and security escorted him out. As he left, he told the crowd, "No political violence! We're all buddies!" Trump responded on stage, saying he threw Jeffrey Epstein out of his club "like 20 years ago" and claiming Epstein "was a Democrat." He also called a protester "paid" and said he was "not a young guy." Trump has repeatedly denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes, and he has said he and Epstein had a falling out. Watch the full conversation, and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage DL Tour Dates: www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact [email protected] for any advertising or interview requests
Trump launched into an Epstein rant after a protester derailed his rally. At a campaign rally in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Wednesday night, a man in the crowd yelled, "Trump went on the Jeffrey Epstein plane!" Security removed him as the crowd booed. Trump then spent time on Epstein, saying he "threw Jeffrey Epstein out of the club like 20 years ago" and claiming Epstein "was a Democrat." Trump was also heckled again later in the speech. Now the protester, Rob Potylo, a musical comedian and activist known as "Robby Roadsteamer," joins Don live to explain why he did it and what happened next. The View's Ana Navarro also joins to react and discuss Trump's standing five days before the midterms. This comes days after House Judiciary Democrats released a 50-page report alleging that Trump was an "active participant" in Epstein's abuse of young women and calling for a special counsel. Those are allegations, and Trump has repeatedly denied any involvement. SPONSORS: AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first AG1 subscription at DrinkAG1.com/DONLEMON Byron Arts: Visit MutualCareNow.com or text BULLY to 511511 Chapter: Compare every Medicare plan. Call (212) 931-0855 Kalshi: Trade $25, get $55 at kalshi.com/r/LEMON (promo code LEMON) 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage DL Tour Dates: www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact [email protected] for any advertising or interview requests