05/20/2026
Don Lemonโs latest comments reflect a level of confidence many critics see as out of touch. After losing influence in the media world, he now says he could run the country better than President Trump. Supporters of Trump argue that this overlooks concerns about partisan reporting, declining public trust, and difficulty connecting with many everyday Americans.
To critics, those remarks highlight what they view as a disconnect between political commentators and the broader public. They point to Trumpโs record on border policy, economic growth, and energy production, while arguing that media personalities often rely more on commentary than tangible results.
Many Americans have already formed strong opinions based on what they saw during Trumpโs presidency, and leadership, in their view, is measured by outcomes rather than public visibility or television recognition.