MN - Journalist Don Lemon arrested for church protest, Minneapolis, 18 Jan 2026

[Sundog]

I think many of us do not agree with interfering with a religious service. But what does this have to do with a reporter being on the scene, who also interviewed the pastor?

I would hardly call Don Lemon's badgering of the pastor an interview during the extreme duress the pastor was facing with a live protest of loud and abusive protesters emerging from out of the blue in his church with crying children and other congregants terrified that at any minute they could be shot.

 

[Ontario Mom]

I would hardly call Don Lemon's badgering of the pastor an interview during the extreme duress the pastor was facing with a live protest of loud and abusive protesters emerging from out of the blue in his church with crying children and other congregants terrified that at any minute they could be shot.

I'd call it exactly what it was, exploitation for clicks & attention.

Also, in my personal opinion, disgusting.

Anyone, I don't care who they are, badgering someone for a response in the midst of a high stress, uncertain situation like this, is revolting. Zero basic human dignity or compassion. The pastor was afraid, the kids were afraid, the adults were afraid and Lemon just... blathered on with his questions, giving zero compassion or concern.

100% disgusting.

jmo

 

[Sundog]

I'd call it exactly what it was, exploitation for clicks & attention.

Also, in my personal opinion, disgusting.

Anyone, I don't care who they are, badgering someone for a response in the midst of a high stress, uncertain situation like this, is revolting. Zero basic human dignity or compassion. The pastor was afraid, the kids were afraid, the adults were afraid and Lemon just... blathered on with his questions, giving zero compassion or concern.

100% disgusting.

jmo