New explanation from Lemon on non-demotion: I was "tired" of prime-time politics

Don Lemon says hosting a primetime program on CNN took a toll on his emotions. He says the grind is the reason for his forthcoming move to morning television.

“Look, has it been frustrating over the last couple of years having to deal with politics in the way it’s been dealt with in primetime? Yes. Was I tired of it? In some ways, yeah it’s gotten old,” Lemon told the Semafor news outlet. “I would be lying to you if I didn’t say that was a factor [in moving to mornings.]

That’s a long and dishonest way of saying CNN demoted him.