January 1, Caitlyn Jenner Slams Don Lemon as Privileged, Entitled in Real Time Debate

An odd exchange on “Real Time with Bill Maher” recently led to Caitlyn Jenner criticizing Don Lemon as privileged, wealthy, and entitled. The conversation took place between Maher, Lemon, and Scott Galloway, professor of marketing at NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.

The trio discussed pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses and how they force students to deal with “discomfort.” Maher made a sarcastic remark on the topic, saying, “You mean like living in a tent?”

Lemon responded, “I’m different than you guys. I’m a black gay man, so I live in uncomfortable spaces all the time.” He continued, “Look, I’m often the only person of color in the room.” Maher joked back, “There’s only three of us here, come on.”

Caitlyn Jenner praised Maher for confronting Lemon and blasted the former CNN anchor as “entitled.” On a social media platform, Jenner wrote, “Good on you Bill Maher. Don is a privileged, wealthy, (not to mention entitled. Demands to the platform and CNN in alleged contract terms), celebrity. Get over yourself.”

Lemon’s partnership with the social media network was short-lived, as Elon Musk canceled the partnership after the first episode of “The Don Lemon Show” aired. Officials did not provide specific reasons for ending the relationship but said they “reserve the right to make decisions” about business partnerships.

It is alleged that Lemon had a long list of demands in his partnership, including a free Tesla Cybertruck, a $5 million upfront payment on top of an $8 million salary, and a private jet trip to Las Vegas with his husband in exchange for hosting his show exclusively on the platform. He also supposedly demanded an equity stake in the company and the authority to approve any changes in news content policy.

Lemon was fired from CNN in 2023 after having divisive moments on air, such as a tense confrontation about race with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and clashing with his “CNN This Morning” co-hosts over comments about 51-year-old Nikki Haley not being “in her prime.”

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