US EditionTrump says Don Lemon’s arrest is ‘the best thing that could have happened to him’
Don Lemon was charged with conspiracy against religious freedom after a protest disrupted a Minnesota church worship service, sparking criticism from journalists and advocacy groups.
- On Thursday, federal authorities arrested Don Lemon, ex-CNN host and independent journalist, in connection with his coverage of a Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church, St. Paul, Minn.
- Georgia Fort, reporter who covered the Jan. 18 protest, said she was also arrested early on Friday, while Nicole Carr cited White House social media posts celebrating the arrest shortly after it occurred.
- Speaking with reporters on Air Force One late Saturday, Trump said Lemon's arrest was 'the best thing that could happen to him' and denied prior knowledge, calling him a 'sleazebag'.
- Following his release, Lemon vowed to continue reporting as media groups called the arrests 'extremely alarming' and Blackwell defended him on CNN Sunday.
- Advocates emphasize the importance of a free and independent media as Abbe Lowell criticizes the administration's focus on the arrest, which is scheduled for Feb. 9 in Minneapolis.
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Trump tears into Don Lemon for free speech defense, calls Minnesota church storming ‘horrible thing to witness’
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