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Trump: the candidate ‘unfit to serve?’

On Tuesday, Pres. Obama blasted Donald Trump, calling the GOP nominee ‘unfit to serve’ as president. Lawrence speaks with George Simon, E.J. Dionne, and Mark Singer about Trump’s temperament, rhetoric and personality challenges to holding the nation’s ... more Duration: {{video.duration.momentjs}}

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Trump: the candidate ‘unfit to serve?'

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Trump: the candidate ‘unfit to serve?'

On Tuesday, Pres. Obama blasted Donald Trump, calling the GOP nominee ‘unfit to serve’ as president. Lawrence speaks with George Simon, E.J. Dionne, and Mark Singer about Trump’s temperament, rhetoric and personality challenges to holding the nation’s ...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/02/16

Duration: 18:20

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CEO President Trump loses CEOs

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CEO President Trump loses CEOs

Mitt Romney said Donald Trump's words caused "racists to rejoice" as another one of President Donald Trump's advisory boards saw mass resignations over his Charlottesville rhetoric. Jon Fasman of The Economist and fmr. Bush senior aide Peter Wehner...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/18/17

Duration: 8:23

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Bannon declares war, says 'that presidency...

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Bannon declares war, says 'that presidency...

Just hours after it was announced he was out of the administration, Steve Bannon gave an interview where he said the Trump presidency is "over," and he's already back at Breitbart. Ali Velshi discusses with Steve Schmidt, Jonathan Capeheart, and Wil...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/18/17

Duration: 18:03

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The comprehensive timeline of Trump's...

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The comprehensive timeline of Trump's...

Attorney Steven Harper has prepared a timeline with more than 400 data points of all the events surrounding the Trump team and Russia. He prepared it as if it had to be presented to a jury. Lawrence O'Donnell also discusses the findings with Bill Moyers.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/17/17

Duration: 5:09

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Bill Moyers: Instead of a 'soul,' Trump...

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Bill Moyers: Instead of a 'soul,' Trump...

Veteran journalist and former LBJ press secretary Bill Moyers compares the Trump presidency to the Johnson administration. He tells Lawrence O'Donnell why Trump's reaction to the removal of Confederate statues demonstrates the president's consistent...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/17/17

Duration: 11:04

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Lawrence: Trump responds to Barcelona...

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Lawrence: Trump responds to Barcelona...

Lawrence O'Donnell reacts to President Donald Trump's newest lie about fighting terrorism, as well as top Republican senator Bob Corker saying Donald Trump lacks the "stability" and "competence" to be president.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/17/17

Duration: 13:07

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GOP splintering over Trump's response to...

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GOP splintering over Trump's response to...

Republican Governor John Kasich called Trump's response to Charlottesville "pathetic" but congressional Republicans are struggling to criticize the president. Former Republican and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will joins Lawrence O'Donnell.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/16/17

Duration: 7:42

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Donald Trump's support wanes with CEO...

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Donald Trump's support wanes with CEO...

Two of the president's business councils were in tatters following his latest remarks on Charlottesville. The business community has had enough with Trump, but have his supporters? Christina Greer, Rashad Robinson, and David Cay Johnston join Lawrence...

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08/16/17

Duration: 10:07

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Lawrence: President Trump is the Divider...

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Lawrence: President Trump is the Divider...

Donald Trump has divided the country in his mind Lawrence O'Donnell argues, between those who voted for him, and those who didn't. Now, he's continuing to divide the country and even the people who once supported Trump are starting to call it quits.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/16/17

Duration: 7:17

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Lawrence: What Trump doesn't know about...

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Lawrence: What Trump doesn't know about...

President Donald Trump is defending efforts to preserve confederate statues like the one of General Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville. Lawrence O'Donnell looks back at the legacy of the man who was indicted for treason and led the Confederate Army.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/15/17

Duration: 5:31

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Could Trump's comments lead to a GOP...

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Could Trump's comments lead to a GOP...

Trump's media availability drew intense criticism from the right. Former GOP Rep. David Jolly says today may be the start of a primary movement to replace Trump. He joins Lawrence O'Donnell and Jarvis DeBerry to discuss Trump's long pattern of bigoted...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/15/17

Duration: 8:46

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White House 'stunned' by Trump's 'rogue'...

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White House 'stunned' by Trump's 'rogue'...

Donald Trump went off script with the media, blaming "both sides" for Charlottesville – shocking his staff and drawing bipartisan criticism (except from white supremacists, who praised his remarks). Eugene Robinson and Yamiche Alcindor join Lawrence O...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/15/17

Duration: 15:06

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Michael Moore reminds Trump actual...

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Michael Moore reminds Trump actual...

In an exclusive interview, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore joins Lawrence O'Donnell to react to this weekend's violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville and the murder of Heather Heyer. He doubles down on his commitment to...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/14/17

Duration: 7:26

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Historian Isabel Wilkerson:...

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Historian Isabel Wilkerson:...

The events in Charlottesville, VA, this weekend left the nation wondering: How could this happen in 2017? Isabel Wilkerson, author of "The Warmth of Other Suns," joins Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the racist undercurrent that's been with the U.S....

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/14/17

Duration: 7:22

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Lawrence: Trump remains white supremacists...

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Lawrence: Trump remains white supremacists...

Lawrence O'Donnell argues that no matter what President Donald Trump said, he will always be the white supremacists' favorite candidate. This time the movement claimed the life of Heather Heyer.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/14/17

Duration: 14:02

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European leaders: 'Laughing stock' Trump ...

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European leaders: 'Laughing stock' Trump ...

Buzzfeed's Alberto Nardelli reports European diplomats say Donald Trump's "only real position" is doing the opposite of Barack Obama, and that he's a "laughing stock" who lacks historical perspective. Nardelli, Christina Greer and Jonathan Alter join...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/11/17

Duration: 10:42

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Trump surprises by 'not ruling out'...

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Trump surprises by 'not ruling out'...

President Trump ended the week with new threats against North Korea and now, Venezuela. Jonathan Alter, Ned Price, and Betsy Woodruff join Joy Reid to discuss.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/11/17

Duration: 12:45

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Former GOP senator: Trump should be...

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Former GOP senator: Trump should be...

Fmr. Sen. Gordon Humphrey left the GOP the day after Trump was elected. After Trump's "dangerous" rhetoric on North Korea, he tells Lawrence O'Donnell why "Trump should be relieved of the powers of the presidency at the earliest date" under the 25th...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/10/17

Duration: 6:08

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Lawrence: Trump's ultimate act of...

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Lawrence: Trump's ultimate act of...

It took Donald Trump nearly two weeks to speak about Putin's order to expel 755 Americans from the U.S. embassy in Moscow. Instead of condemning the act, Trump thanked Putin for helping "cut our payroll" and again criticized the special counsel's...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/10/17

Duration: 12:40

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Trump finds his newest Republican target

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Trump finds his newest Republican target

After Mitch McConnell publicly questioned Donald Trump's understanding of the legislative process, Trump (of course) hit back on Twitter. Plus, a GOP senator blames McCain's vote against repeal on his brain tumor. John Heilemann joins Lawrence O'Donnell.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/09/17

Duration: 5:21

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