"Sometimes people rush to make decisions and they end up making the wrong decisions," the former CNN anchor says.
"In order to fulfill the promise of the Constitution, we have to stand up for what is right," Lemon told ABC24 Memphis in a recent interview.
The former CNN anchor said he's still figuring out his next move following his abrupt exit from the network after 17 years.
Former CNN host Don Lemon appeared for his first television interview since his firing by the network earlier this year.
Don Lemon discussed his principles as a journalist and gave insight into his plans after being fired from CNN.
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Don Lemon, former "CNN This Morning" host, recently spoke to ABC24 in the first TV interview since his firing, criticizing the platforming of "liars and ...
“I don't believe in platforming liars and bigots, insurrectionists and election deniers and putting them on the same footing as people who are telling the truth ...
Journalist says he was 'stunned' when news network fired him in April.
Former CNN host Don Lemon appeared for his first television interview since his firing by the network earlier this year.
I'm not a perfect person. No one is,” the journalist said.
Don Lemon detailed his 'responsibility' to tell the truth in his first sit-down interview since he was fired from CNN — read more.
Don Lemon spoke about the responsibility he feels as a journalist and American to “tell the truth” in his first interview since his ousting at CNN.
The former anchor says he's in no rush to make his next move.
Veteran TV anchor says his departure from network came down to a 'responsibility' to tell the truth.