CNN’s Don Lemon Taking Monday Off Following Nikki Haley Remarks and Apology

Embattled Don Lemon absent from 'CNN This Morning'

Amid ongoing criticism over his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Don Lemon was absent Monday from “CNN This Morning.” Co-host Poppy Harlow told viewers that “Don has the day off.” Lemon has not been on the air since Thursday, when during a discussion on “CNN This Morning” about…

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Embattled Don Lemon absent Monday from ‘CNN This Morning’

Lemon has not been on the air since Thursday, when during a discussion on “CNN This Morning” about the ages of politicians he said that the 51-year-old Haley was not “in her prime.”

Is Don Lemon past his ‘prime’? Embattled anchor absent Monday from ‘CNN This Morning’

Is Don Lemon past his ‘prime’? Embattled anchor absent Monday from ‘CNN This Morning’

Embattled Don Lemon absent Monday from 'CNN This Morning'

Amid ongoing criticism over his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Don Lemon was absent Monday from "CNN This Morning." Co-host Poppy Harlow told viewers that "Don has the day off."

Embattled Don Lemon absent Monday from 'CNN This Morning'

Amid ongoing criticism over his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Don Lemon was absent Monday from "CNN This Morning." Co-host Poppy Harlow told viewers that "Don has the day off."