UPDATE: Tensions are escalating as fans of the MAGA movement lash out at former CNN host Don Lemon for his incendiary remarks linking them to “white supremacy.” This backlash follows Lemon’s comments made during a podcast interview on Monday, October 23, 2023, where he criticized the movement’s reaction to a protest that occurred on Sunday morning at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
During the interview, Lemon described the MAGA supporters’ response to the protest against the church’s pastor, who is reportedly the local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office leader, as “entitled.” He stated that this attitude reflects a belief that America was founded as a “white, Christian nation.” “It’s not the type of Christianity that I practice, but that entitlement comes from a supremacy, a white supremacy,” Lemon asserted.
The protest, which saw dozens of activists entering Cities Church chanting “ICE out!”, was intended to challenge the pastor’s dual role. The MAGA movement’s supporters took to social media in droves to express their outrage over Lemon’s comments. Juanita Broaddrick, a prominent MAGA author, tweeted, “OMG!! This idiot egged them on! He was one of the catalysts!”
Other influential figures within the MAGA community echoed Broaddrick’s sentiments. Mike Davis, founder of the Article III Project, simply labeled Lemon’s remarks as a “Clown car.” Meanwhile, Collin Rugg, co-owner of Trending Politics, criticized Lemon’s approach, stating, “The guy storms into a church, lectures the pastor on why he is allowed to be there, and then has the audacity to call someone else ‘entitled.'”
Political commentator Greg Foreman added fuel to the fire, mocking Lemon by saying, “This n—- activated every infinity stone of wokeness in his possession after learning the Trump DOJ is investigating him. Hilarious.”
This incident highlights the ongoing culture war in the United States, with both sides digging in their heels. The MAGA movement is known for its fiercely loyal supporters, and events like this are likely to amplify tensions as 2024 approaches.
As reactions continue to pour in, the story is still developing. What happens next could shape the discourse surrounding both the MAGA movement and the broader conversations about race and immigration in America. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.
