Nekima Levy Armstrong Clarifies Don Lemon's Role in Church Protest

Clarification on Don Lemon's Involvement

• 💡 Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney and ordained minister, clarifies that Don Lemon had no prior knowledge of the protest's specific destination or actions.
• 🎯 Armstrong states that her first interaction with Don Lemon was on the Friday before the protest, discussing ICE's actions in Minnesota on his show.

The "Operation Pull Up" Strategy

• 🚀 The protest, referred to as "Operation Pull Up," intentionally withheld specific location details to prevent leaks.
• 📌 Participants were only told to meet at a Cub Foods parking lot, with the destination revealed upon arrival.
• 🔑 Armstrong emphasizes that she, as the organizer, knew the church's identity and that the ICE director also served as its pastor, but others, including Don Lemon, did not.

Addressing Indictment Claims

• ⚖️ Armstrong describes the federal indictment as "flimsy" and asserts that no illegal activities or violence occurred.
• 💬 Regarding a clip where Don Lemon mentions turning off a live feed, Armstrong maintains he had no idea what the protest entailed and was not trying to help conceal plans.
• 🚫 She states that authorities have not contacted her for any information regarding Don Lemon or Georgia Fort's involvement.

Divine Guidance and Organizer's Role

• 🙏 Armstrong highlights that her actions were guided by divine timing, waiting for the pastor's prayer before proceeding.
• 🗣️ She asserts that even fellow protesters were unaware of when she would speak or who the specific focus would be.