Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Does Not Care About Americans!
Tonight, we break down the growing economic pain being felt across the country and the policies that are making it worse.
Gas prices are soaring, recession fears are rising, and millions of Americans are struggling just to afford the basics. Yet Donald Trump told reporters he doesn’t spend much time thinking about the financial situation of everyday Americans. Yeah…that’s pretty obvious.
Tonight, we’ll share exclusive footage of lawmakers reacting to those comments and discussing the growing frustration boiling across the country.
But the criticism goes beyond rhetoric. Trump is now reportedly pushing the DOJ toward a settlement tied to his IRS lawsuit, raising new questions about whether taxpayers could ultimately be left footing the bill. And then there’s the White House ballroom project, which was initially pitched as something that wouldn’t cost Americans anything, but now appears likely to come with a public price tag after all.
At a moment when people are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries, and fill up their gas tanks, many Americans are asking the same question: whose interests are actually being prioritized right now?
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@ralphpoppy
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Watching on an iPad with my 90 year old mom in Canada. We’re so grateful for you!
@Sam-bx7uf
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
🚨 trump has ODS – OBAMA Derangement Syndrome 🚨
@Scaar7Acee
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Africa still has slaves haiti still has slaves. And i wont get a response 😂😂😂😂😂
@thunderbiltstormcrow9542
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
suggestion Don, add "A" to Lemon Nation, as opposed to "E" Lemon Nation. not too upfront with a bit of schwing. ; )
@tigress0721
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Gas was never that high under Biden
@melissaselvig8720
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
2nd time seeing Daniel – I'm here for that young man ALL DAY!!!
Yesterday when I seen him I totally thought he was your little brother, then you guys explained how you met and it's only been 2 weeks. Young Man you are a ROCKSTAR!!
Don, thank you for giving him a chance! What a Gift for him🩵💜
Blessings to you both🩵💜🥳🎉
@rebeccastewart.4057
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋
@christinespiers-wy9kr
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
I didn’t vote for Trump!
@christinespiers-wy9kr
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
My husband is a retired police officer. I am a retired teacher. We barely make it from month to month. Watching you on YouTube!
@Gman94178
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Why won't these rich black actors and entertainers come together and speak on this or donate money to help fight this evil government where is people like michael jordan shaquille o'neal charles barkley lebron james denzel washington oprah and more rich black people that has millions of dollars
@SaidatOke-j8q
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Hello from China….
@janiceelder7066
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
It was about staying out of jail and ripping off America to make himself richEr
@JasmineeImanii
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
I’m late from iPad
@johnwebster5740
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
How can democrats be polling so bad when they control nothing. They can't do nothing. Damn some Americans are stupid
@johnwebster5740
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Americans messed around twice.
@donnarobinson6260
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
trump is a lier watch out china
@donnarobinson6260
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
trump is a lier watch out china
@johnwebster5740
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Cruz lied whole time
@Neocaridina
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Keep Daniel on the team. I like the chemistry!
Daniel: 😄 They tell me, You look like Don!
Don: 🫷🏽🥴 uh
@roncave994
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
These politicians need to have a 4 year cap on how long their been in congress so that new blood can bring more ideas and policies.
@diane-b2z
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
FYI CRUZ inflation was low under Biden and NOW it is MUCH higher under tRUMP. Same with Gas prices. SICK of the Maggots bashing Biden!!!!!
@diane-b2z
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
The Republicans can't help but LIE about EVERYTHING. CRUZ IS A TOTAL LIAR!!!
@KarenWarr
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
SPEAK UP CONGRESS, SPEAK UP DEMOCRATS, SPEAK UP REPUBLICANS, SPEAK UP. AMERICA
@hollyroby9112
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Ted Cruz just spews the party line
@Danyella78
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Don said, It's hard out here for a pimp 😆
@KarenWarr
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Has anyone mentioned Trump or not.
@KarenWarr
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
He is well. He doesn't care. He had this plan to ruin America and he's shown this, and he's right, no one is standing up to him,he knows this …cowards!!! Let the people speak instead, and say to his face what he is, what he has done…
@KarenWarr
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
What is the deal with their mind, eyes, ears? Blind
By the way, he tore up the White House because Obama, a BLACK FAMILY and had so many black people having celebrated and partied and glorified he can't stand the fact that he has to live in the White House after all the parties and love, fun, praise of Obama.
That's how racist he is, he knows and feeds on our hate as racist nation, he pushes buttons that only racist hateful ignorant folks follow. The followers of him will not benefit from his rules nor money.
@dianamarriott1427
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Phone
@deelialah-NY
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Cruz has zero integrity
@seanbrown6812
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
I've never seen an elevator fill up and close as fast as the capitol express
@LD-tv2ju
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
I know that's on day one. Only maga believe he cares. He is narcissist. narcissist only care about themselves, not even their family.
@rosenieauguste4492
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Trump is trash
@cherylscorner3082
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
This is terrible!
@jdubbjw96
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
I wana see his ear period
@jdubbjw96
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Who does fake assassination when ppl on this earth are getting kill for real they not striking an ear! They killing yo ass on point!
@ericamiller3585
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Facts Don
@joybunn
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Daniel you are such a bright lite in the room Just like God brought you he will help us win the house but we have to fight these goons😢
@jdubbjw96
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Lets see dump ear lets see did that ear heal up as supposedly being shot
@jdubbjw96
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Yo Don so much covering up he THINK PPL GON FORGET ABOUT EPSTEIN FILE! ESPECIALLY THE SECOND FAKE ASS assassination tell Trump to show his ear that supposedly got shot at it was so much blood tell him to show that ear that was strike by a bullet
@joybunn
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Boy bye and good nite Ted😮
@joybunn
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
I was saying today hardly ever watching tv anymore watching pod cast Don Joy Roland Native land Reecie and Cane check them out people and turn off yo TV because the Revolution is coming be ready Go Vote turn it out like we did with Obama. Aybe more❤
@julielopez3968
May 14, 2026 at 11:16 am
Don! when DO You Sleep????