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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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Overview

Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.

532 Episodes

Lawrence: Today Trump proved there is no way he can fake sounding smart about anything

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens John Brennan and James Comey with Justice Department investigations. Also, the Trump tariff policy is headed to a federal appeals court. And cuts to hurricane data will leave forecasters in the dark. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Lisa Rubin, and Michael Lowry join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Lawrence: The public knows Trump is lying about tariffs. Why doesn't the White House press corps?

Tonight on The Last Word: Stocks are down as Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on allies. Also, Trump-GOP Medicaid cuts put rural Georgia hospitals at risk. And Trump turns on Vladimir Putin and calls for the end of the war in Ukraine. Jason Furman, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Lawrence: If Elon Musk is 'off the rails' as Trump says, how far from the rails is Donald Trump?

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump backs down again on tariffs. Also, a toy company appeals to the Supreme Court over Trump tariffs. And Texas floods kill at least 104 people. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rick Woldenberg, and Tom Llamas join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

GOP cheers passage of Trump’s Medicaid-cutting bill

Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans vote for the Trump bill they criticized. Also, The New York Times reports Vladimir Putin is rebuilding his wealth as Donald Trump eases sanctions. And Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will “press on” fighting for Americans. Rebecca Cooke, Secy. Kathleen Sebelius, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

Lawrence: House Republican says we're not 'little b----es.’ Dem calls out GOP's Trump bill mistake.

Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans scramble to advance Donald Trump’s budget bill. And researchers say USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Norm Ornstein, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Lawrence: What you're feeling is the banality of cruelty from Trump and the Republican Party

Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate passes Donald Trump’s budget bill with Medicaid and food assistance cuts. And Stanford University Professor Jack Rakove says the Trump era is a “constitutional failure.” Rep. Brendan Boyle and Jack Rakove join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Senate votes on amendments to Trump budget bill

Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Republicans reject Sen. Adam Schiff’s amendment to prevent families with kids under 12 from losing food assistance. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

Sotomayor: ‘No right is safe’ after new SCOTUS ruling

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court gives Donald Trump even more power one year after the immunity ruling. Also, Trump family business interests raise ethical concerns. Plus, Trump wields tariffs to stop Canada taxes on tech giants. And a Republican lawmaker in a red state says that state won’t survive the Trump budget bill. Laurence Tribe, Tim O’Brien, Rep. Chris Pappas, Mini Timmaraju, and Rep. Kelly Morrison join Ali Velshi.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025

Lawrence: Trump’s incompetent SecDef, Pete Hegseth, fails his intelligence assessment

Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Democrats slam Donald Trump for “misleading” the public on Iran. Also, NBC News reports Trump told Sen. John Thune to get him a budget bill to sign by next week. And Trump OMB Director Russell Vought is confronted with a new analysis about children who died of preventable causes after USAID cuts. Rep. Adam Smith, Brendan Duke, and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Lawrence: Trump, who dodged Vietnam, now feels like a warrior for watching bombs drop on Iran

Tonight on The Last Word: Congress expects to be briefed on the U.S. strike on Iran Thursday. Also, Democrats grill Emil Bove in a judicial confirmation hearing. And 16 House Republicans break rank and denounce Medicaid cuts. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

DOJ whistleblower alleges Trump federal court nominee Bove suggested ignoring court orders

Tonight on The Last Word: A father of three Marines is beaten and arrested by masked federal agents in California. Also, Democrats demand answers on delayed Iran briefings. Plus, GOP senators are split over Medicaid cuts in the budget bill. And Donald Trump is expected to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the NATO summit. Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Iran missiles fired at U.S. base in Qatar intercepted

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Iranian state TV is announcing a ceasefire with Israel. Sen. Mark Kelly, Amb. Wendy Sherman, Trita Parsi, and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Republicans downplay Medicaid cuts in budget bill

Tonight on The Last Word: GOP Medicaid cuts put vulnerable children at risk. Also, JD Vance visits Los Angeles amid the outrage over ICE raids. Plus, Donald Trump bullies companies to eat the cost of Trump tariffs. And journalist John Harwood says the press has a duty to report on Trump’s harm to the United States. Elena Hung, Betsey Stevenson, Rep. Nanette Barragán, Scott Lincicome, and John Harwood join Catherine Rampell.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2025

Trump lashes out at Fox poll with low approval ratings

Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Jamie Raskin demands an investigation into the FBI’s role in Sen. Padilla’s detention. Plus, a new poll shows growing outrage over Trump’s sweeping deportations. Also, Trump’s tariffs are making life more expensive for Americans. And Nippon Steel completes its acquisition of U.S Steel. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Patrick Gaspard, Ron Insana, Lauren Hirsch, and Bridget Brink join Catherine Rampell.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Lawrence: Donald Trump proves he’s the stupidest man in the Situation Room

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he “may or may not” strike Iran. Also, Trump’s collapsing new polls show his vulnerabilities. And new reporting about the devastating effects of USAID cuts in Africa. Sen. Adam Schiff and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

Lawrence: Trump's ‘heartlessness’ was outdone by Sen. Lee’s ‘perverse’ tweets

Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Mike Lee deletes some posts about the Minnesota lawmaker shootings. Also, The Washington Post reports Sen. Tim Scott’s 60-second video attacking the Congressional Budget Office contains nine errors. And the fight over Donald Trump’s National Guard deployment in California continues in an appeals court. Norm Orstein and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Suspect in killing & shooting of MN lawmakers had hit list of nearly 70 targets

Tonight on The Last Word: CA Sen. Alex Padilla reacts to breaking news the Trump Administration is reversing its reversal on exempting some farm and hotel workers from ICE raids and discusses being removed and handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security news conference. Also, Sen. Tina Smith calls GOP Sen. Mike Lee’s social media post about the Minnesota shooting “brutal and cruel.” And U.S. business with Canada is disrupted by Trump tariffs. Sen. Alex Padilla, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Governor Maura Healey join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Nationwide protests loom over Trump’s military parade

Tonight on The Last Word: Outrage grows over the handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla. Also, “No Kings” protests are expected in over 2,000 cities on Saturday. Plus, Iran launches retaliatory missiles into Israel. And Trump policies disrupt life on the U.S.-Canada border. M. Gessen, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, David Rothkopf, Sylvie Boudreau, and Rep. Becca Balint join Ali Velshi.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

Trump ordered to return CA National Guard to governor

Tonight on The Last Word: California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks after his court victory over Donald Trump. Also, California Senator Alex Padilla is forcibly removed from a DHS news conference. And Israel launches an air strike on Iran. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Lt. General Mark Hertling, Lisa Rubin, Rep. Eric Swalwell and Richard Engel join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Lawrence: Musk says he 'went too far' attacking Trump, but not killing the world's poorest children

Tonight on The Last Word: Protests over immigration raids pop up across the United States. Also, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to clarify the Trump administration’s position on Russia. And House Republicans are forced to again vote for the Medicaid cuts in of Donald Trump’s budget bill. Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Jason Crow, and Rep. Paul Tonko join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Lawrence: Jan. 6 was the one day in Trump's presidency when he needed to call in federal troops

Tonight on The Last Word: California Governor Gavin Newsom says Donald Trump “fanned the flames” on the streets of Los Angeles. And RFK Jr. fires all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee. Harry Dunn, Rep. Eric Swalwell, and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Lawrence and Rachel Maddow discuss Trump saying in 2020 presidents can't deploy the National Guard

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump officials are in trade talks with China. And Russia launches the biggest drone assault of the war. Jason Furman and Lt. General Mark Hertling join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ as fight continues

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats slam Donald Trump and Republicans for their budget bill’s Medicaid cuts. Also, the Trump administration complies with the Supreme Court’s order and returns Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States. Plus, Trump blames Ukraine for Vladimir Putin’s latest deadly strikes. And the motive for Trump’s tariffs and trade war remains unclear. Rebecca Cooke, Ben Wikler, Barbara McQuade, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Rep. Madeleine Dean join Ali Velshi.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2025

Lawrence: Trump humiliated globally while Musk live-tweets Trump's Oval Office 'stupidity festival'

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is humiliated on the global stage by his feud with Elon Musk. Also, Trump likens Russia and Ukraine to “children fighting.” And The Washington Port reports $12 million in U.S. foreign aid to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS may be destroyed. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Lt. General Mark Hertling, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Lawrence: Musk vs. Trump. Trump's silence on Musk's budget bill attacks proves who’s afraid of whom

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump enacts a new travel ban, restricting or limiting nationals from 19 countries. Also, the Congressional Budget Office estimates 16 million people will lose their health insurance under Trump’s budget plan. And Ukraine strikes more than 40 bombers inside Russia. Governor Kathy Hochul, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Lt. General Mark Hertling join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Lawrence: And on day 134, Musk turned against Trump

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump ramps up attacks on Leonard Leo and the judges ruling against his agenda in court. Also, Trump seeks to end all federal contracts with Harvard University. And a Catholic editorial condemns a “reverse robin hood” Trump budget bill. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, E.J. Dionne, and Sister Simone Campbell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Lawrence on USAID cuts: With Musk and Trump, 'soulless mindless entities are what you see'

Tonight on The Last Word: Elon Musk’s time at DOGE is marked by a series of failures. Also, the ultra-wealthy buy influence with Donald Trump. And the Trump administration disbands a task force create to find, seize, and liquidate sanctioned Russians’ assets. Gabrielle Emanuel and Evan Osnos join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Ali Velshi: Donald Trump's trade rhetoric is not only outdated, it's divorced from reality

Tonight on The Last Word: Conservatives slam Donald Trump’s tariffs as unconstitutional. Also, tourism from nations hit by Trump’s tariffs plummets. Plus, while leaving his White House role Elon Musk dodged a question about a New York Times reports on his alleged drug use on the campaign trail. And Trump pardons criminals convicted of tax and fraud crimes. Jared Bernstein, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Brendan Ballou join Ali Velshi.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

Lawrence: 'Irreversibly stupid' Trump's biggest tariff 'humiliation day' has yet to come

Tonight on The Last Word: A second federal court rules Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. Also, a federal judge blocks Trump’s ban on Harvard University’s foreign students. And Elon Musk officially leaves the White House. Rick Woldenberg, Laurence Tribe, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Lawrence: 'Worldwide humiliation' for Trump as court rules his tariff 'madness' is unconstitutional

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s global tariffs are blocked by a federal trade court. And new corruption concerns rise as Trump profits from his office and pardons political allies. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kenneth Vogel, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Lawrence: Trump, the stupidest and most cowardly president in American history, backed down again

Tonight on The Last Word: Stocks rally after Donald Trump backs down and delays EU tariffs. Also, Trump seeks to end all federal contracts with Harvard University. Plus, Trump says Vladimir Putin is “playing with fire.” And Wisconsin voters reject Elon Musk’s political influence. Robert Reich, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Timothy Snyder, and Ben Wikler join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Trump slams Putin as ‘crazy’ after attacks on Ukraine

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump condemns Vladimir Putin after Russia strikes Ukraine. Also, Trump attacks judges in a Memorial Day post. Plus, Trump escalates his fight with Harvard University. The Trump trade war undercuts American battery makers. House Republicans pass a bill that would cut Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood. And Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU goods until July 9. Amb. Michael McFaul, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Norm Ornstein, Laurence Tribe, Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate, Rep. Adam Smith, Carrie Baker, and Betsey Stevenson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Dems slam Trump crypto dinner as ‘orgy of corruption’

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s crypto dinner raises questions on ethics and access. Also, Trump confirms his attempt to deport migrants to South Sudan. Plus, Trump confronts South Africa’s leader with debunked “white genocide” claims. And the Trump Justice Department announces its plan to cancel George Floyd era police reforms. Nnamdi Egwuonwu, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Barbara McQuade, Patrick Gaspard, and Toluse Olorunnipa join Jason Johnson.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Lawrence: The Trump-Republican budget bill is the work of 'sadistic zombies'

Tonight on The Last Word: The Pentagon says it accepted Qatar’s luxury jet. Also, a Trump bill would make the largest Medicare cuts in history. Plus, retailers warn of price increases due to Trump tariffs. And Trump-Musk cuts are keeping HIV meds from African patients. Sen. Adam Schiff, Paul Krugman, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Lawrence: Trump's budget bill has created a 'legislative suicide pact' for House Republicans

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats say the CBO finds Trump’s budget bill contains $500 billion in Medicare cuts. Also, Senate Democrats question Trump’s IRS pick on ethical issues. Plus, Reuters reports $98 million in U.S. food aid is rotting in warehouses after the Trump-Musk cuts to USAID. And Jonathan Capehart discusses his new memoir, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from A Black Man’s Search for Home.” Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jonathan Landay, and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Lawrence: Mike Pence is a 'no' on gifts to Donald Trump from the dictator of Qatar

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump budget plan puts health care coverage in jeopardy. Plus, Democrats press Attorney General Pam Bondi on Qatari Jet. And Trump attacks companies over tariff-linked price hikes. Rep. Daniel Goldman and Rep. Jamie Raskin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to resume deportations under 1798 wartime law

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to resume deportations under The Alien Enemies Act of 1798. And the GOP defies Trump, striking down a bill advancing his agenda. Rep. Gwen Moore, Rick Stengel, Prof. Larry Glickman, and Tony Ortiz join Ali Velshi

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

SCOTUS hears Trump’s attempts to rewrite the 14th Amendment

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court hears arguments for orders blocking Trump’s Birthright Citizenship ban. Plus, Putin skips out on peace talks with Ukraine. And Bruce Springsteen condemns Trump in the first show of his new tour. Laurence Tribe and Lt. General Mark Hertling join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Lawrence: It takes 'Trump-level stupidity' to beg for a $400M jet while advocating Medicaid cuts

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump arrives in Qatar after Saudi Arabia visit. Plus, Senate Democrats press Attorney General Pam Bondi on the Qatar jet gift to Trump. Also, there is growing opposition from the GOP on Trump’s budget. And John Ewing makes history as Omaha’s first black mayor. Ned Price, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and John Ewing Jr. join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Lawrence: Trump is too stupid to keep his story straight on Qatar's gift of a $400M plane

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump family seeks business deals in the Middle East. And the Congressional Budget Office reports the Trump budget could kick 13.7 million Americans off their health insurance. Eric Lipton, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Lawrence: Trump seeks ‘biggest payoff in history’ as he tells kids to expect less for Christmas

Tonight on The Last Word: The stock market jumps after Donald Trump lowered China tariffs. Also, Trump wants to accept a $400M plane from Qatar. Plus, Bill Gates continues to call out Elon Musk over with USAID cuts. And NBC News reports the Trump administration has spent at least $21M flying migrants to Guantanamo Bay. Rick Woldenberg, Ben Rhodes, Andrew Weissmann, and Courtney Kube join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Trump White House claims it’s ‘looking at’ suspending due process for migrants

Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans scramble over cuts in Donald Trump’s budget bill. Also, Vladimir Putin hosts China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea generals at a military parade. Plus, an anti-democracy blogger gains influence in the Trump White House. And Pope Francis spoke forcefully for migrants’ humanity. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (ret.), Danielle Allen, and Bishop Mark Seitz join Ali Velshi.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2025

Lawrence: Retreating on tariffs 'economically illiterate clown' Trump admits he's too weak to do his job

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump retreats in his trade war. Plus, Ukraine calls Putin’s 3-day ceasefire a ‘farce’ after reported violations. Also Bill Gates plans to wind down his foundation by 2045. And the first American-born Pope takes the name Leo XIV. Tim Snyder and Sister Simone Campbell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Lawrence: Trump will surrender and claim victory in his trade war

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Donald Trump plans to announce a trade deal with the United Kingdom. Also, Trump’s pick for D.C. U.S. attorney faces GOP opposition. And the GOP North Carolina Supreme Court candidate concedes after a six-month push to overturn the election. Robert Holleyman and Justice Allison Riggs join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Lawrence: Canada's PM humiliated Trump today, but not as much as Trump humiliated himself

Tonight on The Last Word: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent won’t admit consumers pay Trump tariffs. Also, Donald Trump insists Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s job is safe despite the scandals. And Trump tariffs are already a top issue in 2026 Senate races. Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Lawrence: Trump's stupidity has power so you can always feel the danger of that stupidity

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says kids might have “two dolls instead of 30” in response to tariffs. Also, The New York Times reports a declassified memo shows U.S. intelligence agencies rejected the Trump administration’s rationale for deportations. And Trump says “I don’t know” when asked if he needs to uphold the Constitution. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

GOP lawmakers face vote on unpopular Trump budget plan

Tonight on The Last Word: Businesses warn of higher costs as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit. Also, The New York Times reports DOGE cuts cost upward of $135 billion. Plus, Democrats demand answers over DOGE’s access to sensitive data. And voters sour on Trump’s handling of the economy. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rebecca Cooke, Max Stier, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed join Ali Velshi.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

Lawrence: Donny 2 Dolls Trump's cruelty ignores little girl who asked him to 'make Barbies cheaper'

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump ousts Mike Waltz as national security advisor. Also, Trump nominates “Stop the Steal” organizer Ed Martin for a key prosecutor post. Plus, Trump tariffs are wreaking havoc on U.S. small businesses. And a Trump-appointed judge in Texas rules Trump’s Alien Enemies Act invocation is “unlawful.” Sen. Adam Schiff and Rick Woldenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Lawrence: Defending tariffs, Donny '2 dolls' Trump says kids will just have fewer Christmas toys

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. economy shrinks for the first time since the pandemic. Also, Donald Trump claims he “could” have Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the U.S., but his lawyers don’t want him to. Plus, polls show voters are souring on Trump after a chaotic 100 days. And federal workers speak out against Trump-Musk cuts. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Weissmann, Jonathan Alter, and Jacob Soboroff join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Lawrence: 'Tariff scrooge' Trump is already killing U.S. jobs and has the worst 100-day polling ever

Tonight on The Last Word: Americans sour on Donald Trump’s tariffs and his handling of the economy. Also, the Trump tariff chaos upends a Canadian election. Plus, Trump fails to deliver his promised end to Vladimir Putin’s war. And Democrats look to campaign on the chaos of Trump’s first 100 days in office. Catherine Rampell, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Rep. Angie Craig join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

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