Don Lemon is under fire after making controversial remarks about Megyn Kelly’s appearance, saying she looked “trans.” During an appearance on the Clip Farmers podcast, the former CNN host was asked if Kelly was “chopped” — slang for “not hot.” Lemon replied, “Yeah, she’s chopped!” and added, “I think she looks trans,” followed by, “[She] looks clockable,” a derogatory term used to insult trans people who are perceived as not passing. The backlash was immediate, with many online accusing Lemon — who has long positioned himself as an LGBTQ advocate — of blatant hypocrisy. Critics pointed out that he previously condemned anti-trans rhetoric and legislation, making his recent comments especially tone-deaf. “For a man who praises trans people, Don Lemon sure feels comfortable using ‘trans’ as an insult,” one user wrote on X.