WASHINGTON D.C January 30, 2026 – US Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced that the Department of Justice is taking decisive action against former CNN host Don Lemon, signaling potential criminal charges related to his recent activities or statements.
In a video statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on January 30, 2026, Bondi, serving as the 87th Attorney General under President Trump’s leadership, appeared in front of the American flag and a Department of Justice banner. She delivered a stern message emphasizing accountability.
The post quickly drew widespread attention and polarized reactions, amassing over 16,000 likes, thousands of reposts, and hundreds of thousands of views within hours. Critics, including commentators Ed Krassenstein and Brian Krassenstein, condemned the move as an assault on freedom of the press and First Amendment rights, with Ed Krassenstein comparing the administration’s approach to authoritarian tactics. Others accused Bondi of selective enforcement and raised unrelated calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, labeling her a “pedo protector” in heated replies.
Supporters praised the statement as a necessary step toward holding influential media figures accountable under the law.
The exact nature of the potential charges against Lemon remains unspecified in the public statement, but the announcement has sparked intense online debate about press freedom, government overreach, and political retribution in the current administration.
This development comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and legacy media outlets critical of its policies.
Further details on any formal indictment or legal proceedings are expected from the Department of Justice in the coming days.
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