Lawrence: Even Donald Trump seems to know that his war in Iran is now illegal

Lawrence: Even Donald Trump seems to know that his war in Iran is now illegal

May 4, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 20260504

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Lawrence O’Donnell discusses Donald Trump's contradictory statements on Iran and the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on voting rights.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump contradicts himself again on making a deal with Iran. Also, The Washington Post reports White House lawyers are preparing the Trump administration for a Democratic majority. And the Supreme Court guts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in a new ruling. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (ret.), Rep. Robert Garcia, and Professor Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Host: Lawrence O’Donnell

Guests: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Rep. Robert Garcia, Professor Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

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