LEMON DROP | Trump Rants at Kids, Kash Attacks the Media & the Optics of the Met Gala
Another week, another round of absolute chaos.
From Donald Trump turning a children’s event in the Oval Office into a rambling lecture about war and politics, to Kash Patel reportedly targeting The Atlantic in yet another escalation against the free press, the madness just kept coming.
Then there was Secretary of State Marco Rubio heading to the Vatican after months of Trump attacking the pope. Damage control? Sure feels like it.
And of course, the week wrapped with the Met Gala, an eye-popping display of wealth and excess that felt wildly disconnected from reality at a time when so many Americans are struggling with rising costs and economic uncertainty. Especially with Jeff Bezos attached to the event, the optics were… a lot.
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@treeeva
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
1:48 these children have had school shootings. 😳
@polite154
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
I’m sitting here watching lifetime and I see a commercial Trump selling vapes I’m trying to wait for the commercial come on again so I can tape it
@goodiesgumdrops1164
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
This is what's wrong w/ the left, always getting pissed over everything, even preserving art! 🙄
@joybunn
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
And you looking dapper today came from black people walk with me Black Jesus ❤
@joybunn
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Preach Don cuzz you know you right ❤
@katep6099
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
It's exhausting to realize we are actually living in this time.
@lonepatriot1964
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Because of Trumps policies I have had to cut my medical plan and I have lost Snap because i only work a part time job and do not get 30 hours a week . I have been looking for months for more substantial employment . Since Yt will not allow me to publish my gfm please message me and I will supply it .
@BastianMoon
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
May the odds be ever in your favor!
@cutiecatattack5930
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
LEMONS IS NOT A JOURNALIST.
@nazasgar616
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Thank you Don and no you're not the only one who thinks this!
@TamicaSB4420
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
This is so sickening. This is what we have running our country. Get this man out of office and get him some help.
@hshelby8489
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Regime = Censorship, Suppression, Authoritarianism, Unconstitutional, Un—American, No Democracy
@stephaniewilliams6769
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
What the hell is wrong with this man and his administration. These idiots standing behind him just let him go on talking with little kids about people being shot between the eyes. I'm so disgusted by tRump. This administration is trying to rewrite history. Slavery happened the holocaust happened racism continues to this day. I hope an pray people remember what harm tRump has done to american as well as our allies.
@rosalindwilliams8456
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
djt is not the problem. It's the parents who let their children be used as props and be verbally abused and frightened by djt. 😢
@marciadunbar6356
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
America is what it is because they voted for this. He's not the reason this country is a dangerous disgrace to humanity. This country has camouflage it's image until this administration.
@janesheridan7967
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Everyone of the people around Trump say nothing because they are ramming their grifts through.
@janesheridan7967
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
I cannot imagine any parent taking their children there.
@epicgamesk
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Any parent who subject their children to this unhinged deranged delusional ignorant crazy dementia suffering man who has business leading a dog catcher. This is outright child abuse. Letting Trump pollut the mind of these children.
@Jan-qx6kr
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
No you are Right
@Jan-qx6kr
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Wow this man is Sick
@AWNoNickname
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
– I would never let trump near my children for any reason.
– Don! Make a " WOKE & PROUD" t-shirts!
@kybea15
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
9:05 speaking of WAR STATUS how many young folks are was paying attention to the LEGO video….
@BuddyNovinski
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Suppose when I was a child, LBJ talked to other children about the (American Phase of the Vietnamese Civil) war in the Oval Office. It was bad enough I heard every night about how many "gorillas" were killed from Walter Cronkite.
@tomekapeake
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
He’s a lunatic
@deepskywest3633
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
So, our only weapon is the vote? Know what our vote will be worth? SONNY CORLEONE: …I don't want my brother coming out of that toilet with just his dick in his hand. Micheal is now dead.
@Leo-t9n9t
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
5:16: And they STILL won't have the guts to remove him, never unless he just falls over, then there's no choice.
@marymar1559
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Great wrap up to the week
@Leo-t9n9t
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
3:50: Does he actually know what test he took….. I took a small test from the medicare wellness nurse at my doctor due to my age that was similar to whatever the hell he says he took and it's simple. It wasn't hard to "Ace" it as he says he did. My longtime MAGA friend took it at his doctor and failed it, if there actually is a pass/fail on them due to his memory loss, possibly medication induced. I'm sorry my friend couldn't get thru it but I don't believe Donny "Aced" anything without proof, which we've never gotten. HIS word means nothing ! At least my friend could admit he couldn't get thru it. You'll never see Donny admitting anything he failed at.
@kellyr6274
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Hi Don🍋! The "president" is just bat 💩 crazy, ranting to those poor children, he basically did the same at Easter where it should've been a happy time all for CHILDREN!! How dare Rubio step foot near the Pope, just disgusting. Shame on the SC that obliterated rights for the Black people, like they don't have enough against them! This madness will not stop until that party ( I should say regime) is totally out of having any kind of power whatsoever. I'm tired too like most Americans. Thanks for all your hard work Don Lemon 🍋
@marymar1559
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
America is so incredible. We love our different cultures when it comes to food and style and talent. But it when it comes to being fellow human beings, white supremacy raises its evil head. I guess it is all about the power and the money and wanting to keep it in their pockets.
@Leo-t9n9t
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
1:35: He's always said dumb things and that's partially why he never got my vote in 2016 and 2020. The big ones were the covid hoax and disinfectant, which any idiot would know what that would actually do to someone besides k**l a virus. What an idiot,100 times over and always will be.
@marymar1559
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Thank God, you reacted to him talking about shooting people between the eyes the same way I did. Every major media outlet that showed these clips should’ve had the same reaction. Shame on us as a society for putting up with this people have got to vote and understand, they have got to vote our current administration out from top to bottom. I am so sad that no one read project 2025 and those that did didn’t believe it Hillary was right. Kamala was right wake up America, Dan, I am so glad we have you.
@peacefulpeds5623
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Amazon and Whole Foods Markets should pay their employees better.
@venus22snow00
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
In my opinion, Patel’s lawsuit against the Atlantic is DOA. Especially, when Patel’s lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi was dismissed by the judge who wrote in his decision that this lawsuit “must be dismissed.”The fact of the matter is Patel showed the entire world that he seemed unhinged when drowning those beers with the USA Hockey team after their win. Definitely a very bad look. Surely, a few observers saw the SWAT team using equipment to break into Patel’s office bc those within the FBI were concerned about him. So, is Patel going to give the SWAT team polygraphs too? Maybe, Patel should read Figliuzzi’s book “Long Haul” about the FBI investigations into the sexual assaults, sex trafficking & in some cases killings of innocent ppl being committed by tractor-trailer drivers along US highways when they pick up hitchhikers & runaways. In other words, do his job & not go after journalists who report on him drinking on the job as told by those in the bureau.
@chicp413
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
This man is out of his mind😒. When he decided to start the war, he didn't even talk to his own people before shooting the bomb, but you're up here talking to kids about the war, and shooting people in between the eyes 😳. Get him out of here now🤨
@lorettagibson7384
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Everyone keeps talking about his cognitive problems, Trump has been a recking ball since he turned 60,as they related to Biden over and over ,Biden was aging correct, but he was still able to read with comprehension, as well as make decisions,yes he walked slow,but the only thing he was guilty of was his male ego,wouldn't let him retire,and hand the rings over to Kamala! Look at Mitch McConnell, he's actually had stokes in front of the country,when he has to speak ! Term limits please !
@Doris-b1n
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Their parents thought it would be historical to meet A REAL FELON – PLEASE!
@CindySeifen-s6b
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
I'm hate that voice so much tds yes I got it need to sue him.
@agnesmuller9327
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
He’s a sick man
@JustBreatheCKB
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
FDJT is extremely mentally ill. There's got to be a way to get him out of office. Just plain bat
sh!t crazy!
@patcavasin5947
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Don, you are not doing too much…trump is off his rocker…the kids did not need to hear all his ramblings….as a final note, I am extremely upset about the UFC event to be held at the White House….seems the WH should be more refined than that.
@razamanaz2002
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
tRump should NEVER speak to any child!!!!!
@venus22snow00
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
That was so awful that Trump will make those awful comments in front of kids in the Oval Office. Who does that? Only a sick & unhinged old man.
@jackiewebb8634
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
If all of them was in the room Why is he Not in captivity? Admit him ASAP
@cindycarr6678
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
The upper crust are trying to exterminate the lower class by taking away our insurance, our food and making it so hard to survive day to day ..
@tillytarbox
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Fun fact: FBI raided Los Angeles public schools superintendent office
@KeithSteele-r6h
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Stay on top of him keep the heat on him
@baselinetobaseline9821
May 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Well said Don