Current:Home > ScamsElon Musk abruptly scraps X partnership with former CNN anchor Don Lemon -WealthTrail Solutions
Elon Musk abruptly scraps X partnership with former CNN anchor Don Lemon
View
Date:2025-04-16 15:08:22
Don Lemon's partnership with Elon Musk's social media network is over before it began.
X (formerly known as Twitter) ended its commercial partnership with the former CNN anchor shortly after he interviewed the billionaire, the company said Wednesday in a post on the platform. The interview was scheduled to run on the maiden broadcast of "The Don Lemon show" on X on March 18.
X in January announced that Lemon would bring his "unique and honest voice" to the service in three 30-minute episodes per week. The company at the time also unveiled two other news shows featuring former U.S. congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and sports radio host and former ESPN star Jim Rome.
But Musk on Wednesday derided Lemon's approach as "basically just 'CNN, but on social media.'"
X said Lemon is "welcome to publish its content on X, without censorship, as we believe in providing a platform for creators to scale their work and connect with new communities."
In a video posted on his own X account, Lemon said "Musk is mad at me."
"Throughout our conversation, I kept reiterating to him that although it was tense at times, I thought it was good for people to see and hear our exchange and that they would learn from our conversation," Lemon said.
Elon Musk canceled #TheDonLemonShow👀
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) March 13, 2024
Watch on YouTube and listen everywhere on Monday March 18. pic.twitter.com/AAhnvcY0ny
"Apparently free speech absolutism doesn't apply when it comes to questions about him from people like me," Lemon added, noting that his March 8 interview with Musk would appear March 18 on YouTube and via podcast.
Musk has repeatedly professed his belief in uncensored expression on social media, calling himself a "free speech absolutist."
Lemon was fired by CNN in 2023 after a 17-year run with the network. His ouster came a little over two months after he apologized for on-air comments about then-Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley not being in "her prime" that he made during his short run as a morning show host on the network.
—The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Kate GibsonKate Gibson is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch in New York.
veryGood! (417)
Related
- Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls for sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting
- James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10
- Iowa dad charged after 4-year-old eats THC bar is latest in edible emergencies with children
- Texas sweeps past Nebraska to win second straight NCAA women's volleyball championship
- 'Most Whopper
- South African ex-President Jacob Zuma has denounced the ANC and pledged to vote for a new party
- BP is the latest company to pause Red Sea shipments over fears of Houthi attacks
- Officials open tuberculosis probe involving dozens of schools in Nevada’s most populous county
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Bangladesh court denies opposition leader’s bail request ahead of a national election
Ranking
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Judge overturns Mississippi death penalty case, says racial bias in picking jury wasn’t fully argued
- AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference era
- Federal judge rules school board districts illegal in Georgia school system, calls for new map
- Bet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports bets
- 3 injured, suspect dead in shooting on Austin's crowded downtown 6th Street
- From emotional support to business advice, winners of I Love My Librarian awards serve in many ways
- Congo’s elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns about the vote’s credibility
Recommendation
Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
3 injured, suspect dead in shooting on Austin's crowded downtown 6th Street
North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile into sea in resumption of weapons launches
'SNL' host Kate McKinnon brings on Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph for ABBA spoof and tampon ad
NCAA hits former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh with suspension, show-cause for recruiting violations
Jets eliminated from playoffs for 13th straight year, dealing blow to Aaron Rodgers return
Bengals' Jake Browning admits extra motivation vs. Vikings: 'They never should've cut me'
Oprah and WeightWatchers are now embracing weight loss drugs. Here's why