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Published Jan. 30, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET
The White House has taken a victory lap on social media over former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s arrest Friday morning.
“When life gives you lemons…” the official White House X account captioned a picture of Lemon with details of his apprehension.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 30 ,2026. @TheDonLemonShow/YouTubeWhen life gives you lemons… ⛓️ pic.twitter.com/wxry0fudOj
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 30, 2026
President Trump and the White House appeared to have celebrated Don Lemon’s arrest. ZUMAPRESS.comLemon was arrested in Los Angeles in connection with the anti-ICE protest that interrupted a Twin Cities church service Jan. 18.

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