Why is Don Lemon married to a White man If White people are so bad? Don Lemon accused Cities Church of racism-having sense of entitlement from “White Supremacy”.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon found himself in handcuffs this past week, for allegedly crossing the line from journalism to activism during a protest at a Minnesota church. Lemon, along with other activists and a fellow journalist, were arrested on federal civil rights charges for disrupting a service at a church claiming an ICE agent was serving as pastor. Prosecutors accuse them of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and even invoking the Ku Klux Klan Act, claiming the group interfered with worshippers’ rights.

Don Lemon references to white supremacy came shortly after, in response to criticism of the protest and his involvement. In a podcast appearance (reported by multiple outlets, including Fox News), Lemon stated:

“I think people who are, you know, in the religious groups like that, it’s not the type of Christianity that I practice, but I think that they’re entitled, and that entitlement comes from a supremacy, a White supremacy.”-DON LEMON

He framed this as explaining perceived “entitlement” among certain religious groups reacting to the disruption, contrasting it with his own practice of Christianity. He also tied broader context to racism in immigration enforcement, noting that ICE actions target people “because of accents and the color of their skin” and affect “people of color and Black people, as well as Brown people,” adding “there is a certain degree of racism there.

Following his release, Lemon addressed the arrest, framing it as an attack on his, and others’, efforts to report on injustice and as part of a pattern of targeting Black and LGBTQ+ voices.

• Lemon’s Statements: In a video posted after his release, Lemon stated, “I will not be silenced. I have spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” while maintaining he was acting as a journalist, not a protester.

• Accusations of Racial Targeting: Commentators, media analysts, and Lemon’s supporters argued that the arrest was racially and politically motivated, notes that it was a “racist, homophobic, and frightening arrest”.

• The Context: Lemon himself highlighted that he was being targeted by “racist, bigoted homophobes”.

Lemon and his supporters wasted no time playing the race card. Advocates have labeled the arrest “racist, homophobic, and frightening,” suggesting it’s no coincidence that Black journalists like Lemon and Georgia Fort were targeted by the Trump administration’s Justice Department.

Even former CNN colleague Jim Acosta chimed in, claiming Trump has a history of racially loaded attacks on Lemon, calling him “stupid” and worse. And let’s not forget the chorus from progressive corners: This is “retribution” against critics, a chilling assault on press freedom, and proof of systemic bias under Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Fair enough—arresting journalists for “covering protests” does raise eyebrows. But let’s pump the brakes on the victim narrative. Lemon didn’t appear to be just “chronicling” the event, as he claimed in footage; he entered the church and recorded the chaos, blurring the line between observer and participant. Protests are protected speech, but barging into a place of worship and halting services? That’s not journalism; that’s agitation. If conservatives pulled the same stunt at a progressive gathering, the left would be screaming about “domestic terrorism.”

Which brings us to the elephant in the room—or should I say, the hypocrisy? Lemon has long positioned himself as a fierce critic of systemic racism, often painting “the white man” as the root of America’s ills. He’s railed against white privilege, police brutality targeting Black communities, and the lingering shadows of white supremacy.

Yet, in his personal life, Lemon is happily married to Tim Malone, a white man. So, one has to ask—sarcastically, of course—why is Don Lemon married to a white man if the white man is so bad? Is Malone the exception to the rule, or does Lemon’s rhetoric only apply when it’s convenient for his brand?

Don’t get me wrong: Interracial marriages are a testament to progress, and Lemon’s relationship is none of our business. But when you build a public persona on decrying racism while enjoying the perks of a life intertwined with the very demographic you critique, it invites scrutiny.

It’s like a vegan activist caught chowing down on a steak—tasty, but inconsistent. If racism is the boogeyman behind every setback, including this arrest, why cozy up to it at home? Perhaps it’s because real life is more nuanced than cable news soundbites, where not every white person is a villain, and not every arrest is a lynching in disguise.

At the end of the day, Lemon’s predicament is not about race and more about accountability. Disrupting a church service—regardless of the cause—has consequences. If Lemon wants to fight the power, great. But claiming racism as a shield while living a life that contradicts the narrative weakens his credibility. Maybe it’s time for Lemon to reflect from a prison cell: Actions have repercussions, and hypocrisy has a way of catching up.