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.
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Lawrence: ‘You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks’
Tonight on The Last Word: Ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies at the hush money trial. Lisa Rubin, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Jonathan Alter join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: I went to Trump's trial and found him in a jail of his own making
Tonight on The Last Word: Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer details the hush money payment in Trump’s criminal trial. Also, the Nevada abortion rights amendment surpasses the signature threshold for the November ballot. And a court room sketch artist captures the moment Donald Trump “glowered” at Lawrence O’Donnell. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Isabelle Brourman join.
Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Tonight on The Last Word: Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect. Also, Wisconsin becomes a key battleground state in 2024. Plus, Donald Trump lies about the criminal justice system while saying he’d consider pardons for January 6 rioters. And Vice President Harris visits Atlanta to court Black voters. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Florida State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, Mayor Donna Deegan, Rep. Gwen Moore, Ben Wikler, Neal Katyal, and Davante Jennings join Jonathan Capehart.
Lawrence: Trump's never been closer to spending a night in jail than he is now
Tonight on The Last Word: The NYPD enters Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall. Also, Trump’s New York criminal jury is shown new text messages revealing the extent of the Stormy Daniels deal. Plus, The New York Times reports Trump is unhappy with trial attorney Todd Blanche. And Trump-endorsed Eric Hovde seeks to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Cedric Alexander, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: New Trump docs transcripts reveal lies detailed in case's indictment
Tonight on The Last Word: New material is released in Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Also, the conservative justices signal some support for presidential immunity in Trump’s case. Plus, Vice President Harris kicks off her economic tour in Atlanta. And Trump struggles to win over Nikki Haley voters. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Timothy Snyder, Charles Blow, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.
First week of testimony in Trump hush money trial wraps
Tonight on The Last Word: David Pecker testifies AMI bought the Karen McDougal story to influence the 2016 election. Also, Trump’s immunity case becomes the latest Supreme Court controversy. Plus, the Arizona indictment adds details to the “fake electors” plot. And Tennessee enacts a law allowing teachers to carry guns. Adam Klasfeld, Faith Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ryan Reilly, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Jennifer Aprea join Ali Velshi.
Lawrence: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Also, Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from January 6-related cases. And prosecutors say Trump keeps breaking his gag order. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Laurence Tribe, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: Trump is Unindicted Coconspirator 1 in Arizona 'fake electors' indictment
Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani are among the seven unnamed Trump aides charged in Arizona. Also, Donald Trump’s January 6 case is on hold as the Supreme Court weighs his immunity claim. And President Biden picks up another key union endorsement. Timothy Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, and Jimmy Williams, Jr. join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: Stormy Daniels has humiliated Donald Trump again
Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan questions Donald Trump’s lawyer’s credibility. Also, ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker details Trump’s “catch and kill” deal. And President Biden makes an abortion rights campaign stop in Florida. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren join Lawrence O’Donnell.
'What have we done?': Lawrence examines shocking Trump evidence revealed in trial
Tonight on The Last Word: Opening statements were delivered in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. And Mary Trump reacts to her uncle’s criminal trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, and Mary Trump join Lawrence O’Donnell.