A disturbing sequence of events unfolded in St. Paul, Minnesota, revealing a former CNN host seemingly aware of planned disruptions. Don Lemon livestreamed as protestors stormed Cities Church, a scene now under federal investigation.
Prior to the incident, Lemon announced his trip to Minnesota, stating he was going to “report on ICE and bring you the truth.” He promised a live broadcast from the location, hinting at an unfolding story.
The livestream itself captured the moment protestors entered the church, targeting the pastor based on allegations of ties to ICE. Lemon described the scene as “the beginning of what’s going to happen here,” as the service was halted and congregants were forced to leave.
Remarkably, Lemon defended the protestors’ actions, framing them as an exercise of the First Amendment. He acknowledged the discomfort caused but asserted that protest, by its nature, is not meant to be comfortable.
However, newly surfaced footage contradicts Lemon’s claim of simply documenting a spontaneous protest. The video shows him admitting to prior knowledge of the group’s intention to enter the church and disrupt the sermon.
The footage reveals Lemon was closely aligned with BLM activist Nekima Armstrong and the group responsible for the disruption. This connection suggests a level of involvement beyond impartial reporting.
The Justice Department has responded, launching an investigation into the protestors for potential violations of the FACE Act, a federal law protecting access to places of worship. The incident is being treated with the highest level of attention.
In the wake of the investigation, Lemon reacted defensively, claiming he was merely performing his journalistic duties. He vehemently denied any prior knowledge of the planned church disruption, a claim now directly challenged by the emerging video evidence.
The unfolding situation raises serious questions about journalistic integrity and the potential for bias in reporting. The evidence suggests a deliberate orchestration of events, rather than an objective observation of them.
