CNN’s Don Lemon Spotted for 1st Time Since Claiming He Was ‘Terminated’ by Network: Photos
usmagazine.comOut and about. Don Lemon was spotted in New York City for the first time since claiming he was “terminated” by CNN amid recent backlash.The journalist, 57, kept a low profile in a black sweater and jeans teamed with a black hat and sunglasses after taking to Twitter on Monday, April 24, with the news of his exit from the network.
Lemon attempted to draw little attention as he held a phone in each hand at a local Apple Store.Lemon raised eyebrows on Monday when he alleged that he was blindsided by his termination from CNN after nearly two decades. “I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN,” he wrote in a social media statement. “I am stunned.
After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network.”The Louisiana native had hosted CNN This Morning as usual earlier that day. “It is clear that there are some larger issues at play,” his statement continued. “With that said, I want to thank my colleagues and the many teams I have worked with for an incredible run.
They are the most talented journalists in the business, and I wish them all the best.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesThe broadcaster’s claims were swiftly shut down by the network’s communications team, who issued a response via Twitter. “Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate,” the post read. “He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.”Lemon’s departure comes two months after he came under fire for saying former United Nations Ambassador Nikki
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