On Don Lemon

Elon Musk may not be John Stuart Mill, but Don Lemon? Examining the former CNN anchor's case as free speech martyr

The New York Post reported on the deal former CNN anchor reportedly sought from Elon Musk and X:

Among the asks were a $5 million upfront payment on top of an $8 million salary, and an equity stake in the social media platform. Lemon also apparently insisted on a free Tesla Cybertruck, a private jet to Las Vegas complete with a suite for him and his fiancé — and that the company pay for their day drinking and massages.

Lemon didn’t respond to the Post’s request for comment. The mainstream press that just a year ago power-crapped on Lemon after his hilarious departure from CNN are now holding him up as a speech hero, because of course they must, with Elon Musk involved. But let’s examine Lemon’s case for martyrdom: