Don Lemon Returns to Air—and Says Nothing on Sexism Scandal

‘BETRAYAL’

The beleaguered CNN anchor did not address his misogynistic outburst during his return on Wednesday, though he did tweet out an apology just before airtime.

Senior Media Reporter

Published Feb. 22 2023 9:00AM EST

CNN anchor Don Lemon returned to the airwaves on Wednesday morning, six days after sparking a full-blown political scandal over sexist comments he made about GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley not being in her “prime” because she’s no longer in her “20s and 30s.”

Moments before taking to the air following...

Justin Baragona

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Don Lemon Returns to Air—and Says Nothing on Sexism Scandal

The beleaguered CNN anchor did not address his misogynistic outburst during his return on Wednesday, though he did tweet out an apology just before airtime.

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