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In the note, Licht reportedly said that he had a “frank and meaningful conversation” with Lemon after the 56-year-old made headlines for suggesting Haley, 51, a Republican whorecently announced her candidacy for president, was “past her prime.”
“He has agreed to participate in formal training, as well as continuing to listen and learn,” the memo read. “We take this situation very seriously. It is important to me that CNN balances accountability with a fostering a culture in which people can own, learn and grow from their mistakes. To that end, Don will return toCNN This Morningon Wednesday.”
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Lemon’s remarks came when he was discussing the age of politicians in a segment with co-hosts Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.
“This whole talk about age makes me uncomfortable,” Lemon said, alluding to remarks Haley — the former governor of South Carolina — made suggesting that politicians over the age of 75 should bemade to take mental competency tests. “I think it’s the wrong road to go down.”
Lemon continued, “She says … politicians are not in their prime. Nikki Haley isn’t in her prime. Sorry. A woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s.”
Varietyand theTimesreport that Lemon also apologized to his colleagues Friday, saying, per theTimes: “I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt anyone. I did not mean to offend anyone.”
Lemon was absent that Friday, taking a previously-scheduled day off.Varietyreports that CNNstaffers were notified Sunday that Lemon would not be on air Monday.
source: people.com
