The Don Lemon Show

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth & The Economy...Everything is Worse Than You Think

05 Dec 2025

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This morning we’re taking a hard, honest look at the state of the country. The economy is wobbling, unemployment is skyrocketing, families can barely afford groceries, and yet the Trump administration continues to insist we’re living in the “strongest economy ever.” The disconnect couldn’t be more insulting. Meanwhile, the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal is still growing, with new details raising even more serious questions about legality, leadership, and accountability. And to make matters worse, the Supreme Court has now allowed Texas to move forward with its new redistricting map, a decision that could hand Republicans up to five additional seats, reshaping power in Washington for years to come. So the question becomes: What do we do? How do we fight back? And how do we hold onto hope in times this bleak? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of freethought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth & The Economy...Everything is Worse Than You Think

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