More than a week after CNN This Morning anchor Don Lemon said 51-year-old Nikki Haley was “past her prime”, OutKick’s Tomi Lahren believes it’s time to move on.
During her Fox News Commentary Thursday, Lahren argued that while Lemon’s comments were stupid, conservative media members trying to “cancel” Lemon are hypocritical.
“The comment was disrespectful and offensive but goodness, get over it, people,” Lahren said. “I’m a woman- still in my prime — according to Don — and I thought it was a cringey comment to make but newsflash, the man has said a lot worse about Trump supporters and conservatives in general.
“Don Lemon has been nailed to the cross and crucified for his comment and was pulled off the morning show for nearly a week because of it. It irritates me when conservatives cheer on cancel culture when it suits our side.”
Lemon returned to the program on Wednesday. He tweet an additional apology before the show but did not address his comments on-air. Lemon had previously tweeted an apology and apologized to colleagues on a private conference call.
“I appreciate the opportunity to be back on @CNNThisMorning today,” Lemon tweeted before his return to the show Wednesday. “To my network, my colleagues, and our incredible audience — I’m sorry. I’ve heard you, I’m learning from you, and I’m committed to doing better. See you soon.”
