NewsNation Power Struggle! Don Lemon’s Comeback Blocked by Chris Cuomo

In a giant power play at NewsNation, Don Lemon is clawing for a primetime resurrection, but there’s one major roadblock: Chris Cuomo, the network’s reigning comeback king, could squeeze his ambitions dry!

After his dramatic CNN exit in 2023, Lemon, 58, has been gunning for Dan Abrams’ soon-to-be-vacated primetime slot at NewsNation. But insiders say Lemon’s shot at redemption is tangled in a juicy web of past grudges and newsroom rivalries.

“Don’s desperate to shine again,” spills a source. “He’s putting everything on the line for this one chance!”

But here’s the kicker: Cuomo, 54 — who rebuilt his career at NewsNation after his own CNN downfall in 2021 — isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for his former colleague, insiders buzz.

“Don and Chris have history, and not the warm and fuzzy kind,” dishes an insider. “When Chris’s scandal blew up, Don couldn’t distance himself fast enough. Now he needs Chris to help him? It’s like a bad reality show plot!”

Some sources say Lemon’s a long shot for the job anyway. And sources close to Cuomo insist he wishes Lemon the best — but others say he is not one to forget slights.

“Chris holds a lot of sway at NewsNation,” adds the source. “If Don wants in, he’ll need Chris’s blessing — and that’s no easy feat. Don is controversial, high-maintenance and not exactly a team player. This isn’t just about Chris — it’s about convincing the whole network he’s worth the gamble!”