The CNN show “CNN This Morning” recently ran a segment about President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden ordering the same pasta dish at a D.C. restaurant.
This bizarre exchange between co-hosts Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, Kaitlin Collins and Arlette Saenz is the latest in Lemon’s recent controversies.
Last week, Lemon made some sexist remarks about GOP presidential contender Nikki Haley, but survived calls to have him fired. CNN CEO Chris Licht said that Lemon will participate in formal training to balance accountability and foster a culture of learning and growth. However, reports have emerged that Lemon allegedly “screamed” at Collins during an off-camera confrontation earlier this month.
TAKEAWAYS:
CNN’s recent segment on President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden ordering the same pasta dish is a non-story.
Co-hosts Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, Kaitlin Collins and Arlette Saenz had an extended and bizarre conversation about the Bidens’ pasta order.
Don Lemon survived calls to have him fired over his sexist remarks about GOP presidential contender Nikki Haley.
Lemon will undergo formal training after making the remarks, and is set to return to “CNN This Morning” on Wednesday.
Reports have emerged that Lemon allegedly “screamed” at Collins during an off-camera confrontation earlier this month.
COMMENTARY:
CNN’s recent segment about the Bidens’ pasta order is a non-story, and the bizarre exchange between co-hosts Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, Kaitlin Collins and Arlette Saenz highlights the show’s lack of serious news coverage.
Lemon’s recent controversies have not been dealt with effectively, and his alleged off-camera confrontation with Collins is unacceptable.
It’s concerning that CNN is not taking action against Lemon for his behavior, as it sets a bad precedent for the network. If CNN wants to maintain its credibility as a serious news outlet, it needs to focus on delivering quality journalism, not pointless segments about politicians’ food orders.
