• Lawrence: China sees 'world's biggest clown' Trump as most economically incoherent president ever
    Apr 24 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s tariff uncertainty causes price spikes and layoffs. Also, Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly have a verbal brawl in the West Wing. Plus, a federal judge slams the Trump administration’s “bad faith” in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case. And the president of Harvard University speaks out about Trump’s attack. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Jen Psaki, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    42 mins
  • Lawrence: Trump, a 'humiliated clown' who always pretends he never backs down, backed down again
    Apr 23 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: The stock market is calmer after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told investors a trade war is not “sustainable.” Also, the White House says Donald Trump “strongly stands” behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, three prosecutors on the Eric Adams corruption case resign rather than admit to “wrongdoing.” And Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens launches her Senate bid in Michigan. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Haley Stevens join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    43 mins
  • Lawrence: Trump plunging stock market to its ‘Make America 1932 Again’ moment
    Apr 22 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Stocks tumble as Donald Trump attacks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Also, Harvard University sues the Trump administration over funding cut threats. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared sensitive information on Yemen strikes in a Signal chat with his wife and brother. And Pope Frances dies at 88 after a stroke. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Laurence Tribe, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Sister Simone Campbell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    41 mins
  • Trump DHS challenged on possible imminent deportations
    Apr 19 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen for meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Also, voters flood town halls with fears and frustrations. Plus, Trump suggests removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. And the North Carolina Supreme Court race remains undecided after legal challenges. Lisa Rubin, Garry Kasparov, Rep. James Clyburn, Robert Reich, and Justice Allison Riggs join Ali Velshi.

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    43 mins
  • Lawrence: Trump’s legal delay strategy isn’t working
    Mar 23 2023

    Tonight on The Last Word: An appeals court rules that a Trump lawyer must testify in the classified documents case. Also, Stormy Daniels turns over messages from a Trump lawyer to the Manhattan district attorney. And Trump ally Robert Costello tries to undercut Michael Cohen’s New York grand jury testimony. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Charles Coleman and Rep. Daniel Goldman join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    42 mins
  • Lawrence: Sen. Van Hollen outsmarted Trump today helping Abrego Garcia get a step closer to justice
    Apr 18 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen and Kilmar Abrego Garcia meet in El Salvador. Also, Donald Trump threatens to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status. And Trump suggests he can fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    46 mins
  • Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
    Aug 5 2022

    Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden calls on Russia to release Brittney Griner immediately. Also, Donald Trump’s lawyers are reportedly discussing privilege issues with the Justice Department after former White House aides were subpoenaed. Plus, conservatives embrace the Hungarian prime minister’s far-right rhetoric at CPAC. And the White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency. Terri Jackson, Joe Cirincione, Jill Wine-Banks, Tim O’Brien, Peter Beinart, Kurt Bardella, Christina Greer and Dr. Syra Madad join Zerlina Maxwell.

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    42 mins
  • Lawrence: Today's worst legal news for Trump didn't happen in New York
    Mar 22 2023

    Tonight on The Last Word: The special counsel reportedly claims Donald Trump deliberately misled his attorneys about the classified documents. Also, Speaker McCarthy defends Trump and downplays the hush money probe. And The New York Times reports Trump claims he’s ready for his New York City perp walk. Andrew Weissmann, Charles Coleman, Rep. Adam Schiff and Mary Trump join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    43 mins
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