Life gave him lemons, and he made MAGA rage. Independent media personality Don Lemon ridiculed President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters for being blindsided by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s support for H1-B visas for specialty workers. Lemon harshly criticized MAGA supporters, accusing them of being in a cult and having a “stupid MAGA brain” for not realizing how they had been co-opted by Trump and his allies.
Lemon’s rant came after he pointed out concerns from business owners and farmers who rely on visas for foreign workers to keep their operations going. The feud over H1-B visas among prominent MAGA social media personalities started when some, like Laura Loomer, criticized the announcement of venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan serving as a senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence in the next Trump administration. Attention shifted to the influence of “tech bros” in Trump’s orbit and their support for the H1-B visa system.
He highlighted comments from Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defending the H1-B visa program while acknowledging that it needs significant changes. Lemon expressed joy over the MAGA infighting over the H1-B visa issue, gleefully sharing his thoughts on the matter in a video posted on YouTube. The video received attention for Lemon’s mocking tone towards MAGA supporters and his delight in the chaos caused by the H1-B visa controversy.
Lemon referenced President-elect Donald Trump’s previous comments about immigrants taking away “black jobs” during his ridicule of the MAGA supporters involved in the feud over H1-B visas. He laughed and expressed his love for the story as he discussed the growing tension within the MAGA community regarding the role of immigrant workers. Trump eventually broke his silence on the matter, expressing his support for the H1-B visa program and emphasizing its importance.
Having been a CNN news anchor in primetime and morning slots, Lemon faced difficulties at the network and saw a decline in popularity. Prior to his termination, Lemon faced backlash for comments about former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Lemon had a history of criticizing President-elect Donald Trump during his time as a TV anchor, which continued after his departure from CNN. He attempted to secure a deal with X but experienced challenges after a contentious interview with Musk.
