Don Lemon Slammed for Calling Megyn Kelly ‘Trans’ After Preaching Against Transphobia [WATCH]

Former CNN host Don Lemon is facing backlash after saying conservative commentator Megyn Kelly looked “trans,” despite his history of speaking out against transphobia, as reported by The New York Post.

The remarks, made during a recent episode of his new “Clip Farmers” podcast, quickly drew criticism across social media and accusations of hypocrisy.

“I think she looks trans,” Lemon said as he and his co-hosts discussed the appearance of “MAGA ladies.”

He then added, “Looks clockable,” a term commonly used within transgender circles to describe a person whose biological gender is still identifiable despite their transition. Lemon’s co-host ended the segment awkwardly, saying, “Let’s end on that note.”

Don lemon uses “trans” as an insult saying @megynkelly looks “trans.”

I thought trans women are women and more beautiful than actual women??

Oh Don… pic.twitter.com/3lPZRd5fA3

— Jennifer Sey (@JenniferSey) October 29, 2025

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Clips of the exchange were widely circulated online, sparking immediate condemnation from critics who pointed out Lemon’s history of publicly supporting transgender rights.

“For a man who praises trans people, #DonLemon sure feels comfortable using trans as an insult,” wrote Jeff Varner, a former television personality.

For a man who praises trans people, #DonLemon sure feels comfortable using trans as an insult. https://t.co/6hKxauTxDO

— Jeff Varner (@JEFFVARNER) October 28, 2025

Another critic posted, “The Left is using ‘Trans’ as an insult now?” while one user called the remarks “Hypocrisy at its finest. When it’s convenient, principles fly out the window.”

Lemon’s comment stands in stark contrast to his past public statements condemning discrimination against the transgender community.

At the 2023 Son Awards — an annual event honoring Black gay and queer men — Lemon criticized what he described as an “avalanche” of anti-LGBTQ legislation and book bans.

“Nearly half of those bills target our transgender and nonbinary siblings. These bills range from banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth to banning drag performances,” Lemon said at the time, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

He also accused lawmakers of advancing “book bans rooted in anti-Blackness and transphobia and queerphobia.”

Lemon had also defended transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney during the Bud Light controversy, questioning conservative pushback over the company’s marketing campaign.

“So what if someone who is transgender drinks Bud Light? How does that affect you?” Lemon said while still hosting at CNN. “So what does it matter? I don’t really get it.”

In a separate CNN segment, Lemon consoled a transgender woman who expressed fear about the 2024 election, assuring her that “there are good people who support you.”

Lemon was dismissed from CNN in 2023 after reports surfaced of alleged misogynistic behavior, including high-profile incidents that led to widespread criticism inside and outside the network.

The controversy surrounding his latest remarks has renewed scrutiny over Lemon’s credibility and consistency on the very issues he has long claimed to champion.