Don Lemon Returns to CNN Following Controversial Nikki Haley Remarks: ‘I’m Sorry’

Don Lemon returned to CNN early Wednesday morning with no mention of him

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stirring up controversy last week. Instead, Lemon saved his comment for social media

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I appreciate the opportunity to be back on @CNNThisMorning today,” he wrote.

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my colleagues and our incredible audience -- I’m sorry. I’ve heard you

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After skipping the previous three episodes of CNN This Morning, the 56-year-old newsman

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last week about GOP presidential candidate and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

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