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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 19M

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA Are CRINGE AF!

from The Don Lemon Show · host Lemon Media Network

This morning, we’re talking about a White House that looks desperate. As Donald Trump’s approval ratings slide, the administration seems to think the solution is… sports cosplay? From Kash Patel partying with athletes like he just got drafted, to Trump posting an AI-generated video of himself scoring a hockey goal, the cringe factor is off the charts. Is this just a distraction from sinking numbers and mounting criticism? We’ll break down the polling, the optics, and why trying to co-opt sports culture might say more about panic than popularity. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com and use my code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. This episode is brought to you by Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/thedonlemonshow and use code donlemon at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain. Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON to start your subscription today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, we’re talking about a White House that looks desperate. As Donald Trump’s approval ratings slide, the administration seems to think the solution is… sports cosplay? From Kash Patel partying with athletes like he just got drafted, to Trump posting an AI-generated video of himself scoring a hockey goal, the cringe factor is off the charts. Is this just a distraction from sinking numbers and mounting criticism? We’ll break down the polling, the optics, and why trying to co-opt sports culture might say more about panic than popularity. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com and use my code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. This episode is brought to you by Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/thedonlemonshow and use code donlemon at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain. Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON to start your subscription today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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