Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump’s invasion forces

Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump’s invasion forces

July 15, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 20260714

About this episode

Lawrence O'Donnell discusses criticism of Susan Collins, Trump's policy changes, and the political landscape in Iowa and Ohio with various guests.

Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats criticize Sen. Susan Collins after a fatal ICE shooting. Also, Donald Trump drops the fantasy of charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate races in Iowa and Ohio. And a new housing law takes aim at corporate landlords. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Keisha Lance Bottoms join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Host: Lawrence O'Donnell

Guests: Chellie Pingree, Chris Deluzio, Josh Turek, Keisha Lance Bottoms

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Organizations: Maine Democrats, ICE, Republicans

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Places: Maine, Iowa, Ohio

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