Don Lemon, the CNN host who was fired in 2023, along with independent journalist Georgia Fort and multiple protesters, have been indicted by the Trump administration for their coverage of a Minneapolis protest. The charges stem from their documentation of an interrupted church service in St. Paul, where activists protested against a pastor working for ICE.
The indictment alleges that Lemon, Fort, and the other defendants engaged in acts of oppression, intimidation, threats, interference, and physical obstruction during the "coordinated takeover-style attack" on the church. However, it's worth noting that prior attempts by the Trump administration to charge Lemon were rejected by federal courts, including a grand jury that refused to sign an arrest warrant for him.
This case highlights the disturbing trend of targeting journalists for their reporting, and raises questions about the limits of First Amendment protections in such cases. The White House has been praised for its apparent giddiness over Lemon's arrest, with one post even referencing the phrase "When life gives you lemons...". This tone-deaf response only serves to underscore the administration's broader disregard for press freedom.
In other news, a school crossing guard in Chicago who went viral for helping a student across a flooded street raised an impressive $8,000 from well-wishers. The guard, Joe Sass, has stated that he views his actions as a "gift" and is simply trying to help his neighbors. His humility and selflessness are a heartwarming contrast to the Trump administration's heavy-handed approach to journalists like Don Lemon.
The indictment alleges that Lemon, Fort, and the other defendants engaged in acts of oppression, intimidation, threats, interference, and physical obstruction during the "coordinated takeover-style attack" on the church. However, it's worth noting that prior attempts by the Trump administration to charge Lemon were rejected by federal courts, including a grand jury that refused to sign an arrest warrant for him.
This case highlights the disturbing trend of targeting journalists for their reporting, and raises questions about the limits of First Amendment protections in such cases. The White House has been praised for its apparent giddiness over Lemon's arrest, with one post even referencing the phrase "When life gives you lemons...". This tone-deaf response only serves to underscore the administration's broader disregard for press freedom.
In other news, a school crossing guard in Chicago who went viral for helping a student across a flooded street raised an impressive $8,000 from well-wishers. The guard, Joe Sass, has stated that he views his actions as a "gift" and is simply trying to help his neighbors. His humility and selflessness are a heartwarming contrast to the Trump administration's heavy-handed approach to journalists like Don Lemon.
This whole thing with Don Lemon and Georgia Fort is just getting wilder by the day... I mean, what even is going on? One minute they're covering a protest, the next they're being indicted for "acts of oppression" and "physical obstruction". It's like they're speaking a different language. And can we talk about how out of touch the Trump administration is? 
Trying to spin this as some kind of victory when really it's just a clear attempt to silence journalists who are doing their job.
it's just another way 4 them 2 silence ppl who r speaking out against injustice ... and what's w/ the church service tho? that sounds like a peaceful protest to me 
anyway, glad 2 see joe sass getting recognized 4 his good deeds 
a school crossing guard saving a kid's life & raking in the dough is literally the best news ever 
we need more people like him not more trump-style drama 
. and ugh don't even get me started on the white house's tone-deaf response 
I mean, he got fired last year and now he's in trouble again? That doesn't seem right to me. Is it because of the way he reported on that protest thingy? 
I don't really get it. And what's up with the Trump admin trying to charge him and all those other journalists? Isn't that kinda... you know, against press freedom and stuff? 
He's like, super humble and selfless, you know? And he raised so much money for his community! That's just amazing. I wonder if Don Lemon would do something like that if he was in a similar situation...
And now, with Georgia Fort and others being indicted too, it's like the Trump administration is trying to create a chilling effect around free speech. 
It's not about 'acts of oppression' or whatever they're claiming – it's about silencing dissenting voices. 
. It's just another example of how the government is cracking down on free speech and press freedom. I mean, what's next? Are they gonna start charging people for reporting on actual news? 
I guess that just shows how tone-deaf the White House is on this one. It's not funny or inspiring, it's actually really concerning.
. He's a great example of someone who is selfless and kind, and that's something we could all learn from 
This indictment thingy is soooo not cool 
It's like, yeah, they gotta follow the law, but not at the expense of free speech! 
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, I'm soooo happy for Joe Sass 
! He's such an amazing human being, and his selflessness is just inspiring 
. I mean, what's not to love about someone bein' selfless and puttin' others first? It just goes to show you, good vibes like this are what make life worth livin', while people who wanna stifle press freedom are just a bunch of party poopers 
I'm still reeling from this latest news about Don Lemon being indicted by the Trump admin 
The irony is just too much - they're trying to silence journalists but somehow think they can get away with mocking their own situation in a lighthearted post 
On a more uplifting note, that school crossing guard Joe Sass is an absolute hero 
. Who needs a fancy award when you're just trying to help your community? 
. First they're fired, then suddenly they're indicted? That don't add up to me. And what's with the charges of "acts of oppression" and "physical obstruction"? Sounds like a setup to me. The White House is goin' all in on this one, and it's just laughable 
? That's some real American hero stuff right there! And what's with the Trump administration thinkin' they can just waltz in and start intimidatin' journalists without any pushback? Not on my watch 
. This whole thing is just another example of them tryin' to silence dissent and stifle free speech 
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can't help but feel that's the kind of good news we need right now 
. News outlets and independent journalists are supposed to hold people in power accountable, not be intimidated into covering up the truth. It's sad that Don Lemon has been indicted again - what's next? Will we see other journalists being targeted too? 
He's a true hero - humble, selfless, and just trying to do the right thing. That kind of kindness and compassion is what we should be seeing more of, not journalists getting bullied by politicians 
. The Trump admin can keep making noise, but we gotta stay calm and keep fighting for what's right 
! 8000 bucks from well wishers because he helped out one student? that's amazing! his humility and selflessness are a great reminder of what it means to be a good citizen. let's hope more people like joe sass are out there doing their part to make the world a better place