Congratulations. It’s a new world. Welcome.
https://t.co/bdm3h7Nsxd— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) January 9, 2024
Posted on 01/10/2024 10:52:37 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Don Lemon is back.
The former CNN host who was fired from the network in April 2023 announced on Tuesday the launch of his new program on X.
“I’ve heard you … and today I am back bigger, bolder, freer!” Lemon said in a post on the social media site. “My new media company’s first project is The Don Lemon Show. It will be available to everyone, easily, whenever you want it, streaming on the platforms where the conversations are happening.”
His statement continued, “[Y]ou’ll find it first on X, the biggest space for free speech in the world. I know now more than ever that we need a place for honest debate and discussion without the hall monitors. This is just the beginning so stay tuned.”
Tucker Carlson, who was fired from Fox News the same day Lemon was terminated from CNN, welcomed him.
Congratulations. It’s a new world. Welcome.
https://t.co/bdm3h7Nsxd— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) January 9, 2024
Carlson recently began his own streaming platform after launching a program, “Tucker on X,” last June.
In addition to Lemon’s new gig, X Corp. also announced former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and sports commentator Jim Rome would have shows as well.
Welcome to X!@donlemon @TulsiGabbard @jimrome pic.twitter.com/WlZSV5Zymt— Business (@XBusiness) January 9, 2024
"Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in America. Sadly we live in a time where debate, dialogue and dissent can be cause for cancellation and censorship by those in power," she said in a statement on the social media platform. "To defend free speech, we must use it. I’m announcing a new partnership today with X where under @elonmusk leadership, free speech is not only protected, it is celebrated. We will be bringing you stories & news about the truth of what’s happening in our country and world but that those in power don’t what you hear, and a series of short films that share the stories of those most impacted, but whose voices are silenced."
“I’ve heard you … and today I am back bigger, bolder, freer!”
...The little Marxist thinks he’s freer?!
He can call it “The sodomite hour.”
I think this is a pretty great move by Elon.
X is being billed as a “free speech”/ uncensored site.
The knock has been it is a “right wing/ fascist site”.
Putting somebody as far left as Lemon on there may help to dispell that.
Those with IQs below 80 do need more options. ABCNBCCBSPBSCNNMSNBCNPR aren’t enough any more.
Cool. It’ll be just like Air America Radio.
I am happy to see Elon/X standing up to the promise of a free speech platform for this twinkle toes nitwit too.
People don’t have to watch his show. So who cares what he says?
Exactly. We’re on the same thought page here, FRiend.
Air America sucked & no different than Democratic Underground.
How much does Don Lemon make for doing this? He was rumored to be getting a seven-figure paycheck from CNN when he worked for them. What sort of paycheck or compensation does he get for doing this show on Twitter X?
I’d guess he’ll get a reasonable percentage of the ad revenue he brings in.
Plus whatever he can get for autographs at the soup line...
Very few lives have improved since all the big talk of so called free speech began...In fact, it's only gotten worse.
Yes. My point exactly.
He’s no more bolder or freer than I am in taking a hard pass.
The comments on his account/show should be interesting. Probably spend half his day blocking people who mock him.
Lemon X show was canceled by Musk.
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