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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon said on Wednesday he is leaving Elon Musk ’s X , a decision made less than a year after Xannouncedthat “ The Don Lemon Show ” would appear on the societal medium platform three times a week . That dealwas canceled before it was ever signed , and Lemon sued Musk and X over it back in August .
Lemon designate toX ’s updated terms of service , which kick in on Friday and states that all disputes with the company must be handled in a northern Texas court .
“ As The Washington Post recently reported on X ’s determination to change the terms , this ‘ ensures that such lawsuits will be try in courthouse that are a hub for conservativist , which experts say could make it easier for X to shield itself from litigation and punish critics , ’ ” sound out Lemon in astatement stake on X. “ I consider that verbalise for itself , ” he continue .
Earlier this yr , X announced several video content partnerships with big public figure like former congresswoman and 2020 presidential campaigner Tulsi Gabbard , sports observer Jim Rome , and — most amazingly — Don Lemon . It was part of a broad video recording push on X that still has n’t quite pan out , roughly a year later . Lemon said at the time that he resonated with the gratis speech message that Musk was pushing .
Contract negotiations between X and Lemon fell apart before a mess was ever solidified . In the midst of negotiations , Lemon interviewed Musk to be the first node on his new show , which was slated to appear on X , but also on YouTube and other platforms as part of the deal — it was never an sole partnership . Musk became visibly uncomfortable and broken during that consultation , as Lemon dig the billionaire about his report Ketalar usage , his opinions on DEI , and X ’s capacity moderateness .
“ Don … Choose your questions cautiously , you ’ve got 5 moment left , ” said Musk at one peak in the consultation .
Shortly after that interview , Musk canceled the deal with Lemon . Semafor reportedthat Musk texted Lemon ’s agent with the legal brief , but rough subject matter : “ contract is canceled . ”
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From there , thing only got bad . In August , Lemon lodge alawsuitin a federal motor inn against Musk and X claiming he was tricked into a occupation arrangement under false pretense . In September , Musk require a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit , but the case look to be ongoing .
