The spotlight is on Don Lemon after his recent arrest during a protest, and Patrick Bet-David isn’t holding back his thoughts. During an appearance on“TMZ Live,”he criticized the CNN anchor for what he perceives as crossing essential boundaries between journalist and participant. Bet-David argues that Lemon’s close involvement with the protesters raises questions about journalistic integrity.
Amidst a heated discussion, Bet-David acknowledged that while he’s not a fan of journalists getting arrested, he believes Lemon’s actions could lead to lasting consequences for how stories are covered in the future. As for Lemon’s fate, Bet-David doesn’t think he’ll be facing jail time, but he clearly believes it was a significant misstep for Lemon as a journalist. It makes you wonder—what’s the balance between reporting the news and becoming part of it?
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