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Don Lemon Criticized After Saying Megyn Kelly "Looks Trans" on Podcast

Critics say the phrasing undercuts his past defenses of transgender people.

Overview

  • On his Clip Farmers podcast, Lemon called Kelly "chopped," said "I think she looks trans," and added "looks clockable," a slang term for being identifiable as transgender.
  • A co-host ended the segment with "let's end on that note," and the clip was widely shared online, with reporting citing more than a million views.
  • Online reaction focused on perceived hypocrisy given Lemon's prior support for transgender rights and his public criticism of anti-LGBTQ legislation.
  • As of the latest reports, no apology or retraction from Lemon has been reported, and TMZ said Kelly had not responded to requests for comment.
  • Coverage also revisited Lemon’s 2023 firing from CNN after complaints about misogynistic behavior, including remarks about women’s appearances.