Lawrence: Trump is a big loser in California and in Congress

About this episode

Lawrence O'Donnell discusses Donald Trump's recent nominations and controversies involving Congress and the IRS.

Tonight on The Last Word: MS NOW reports Donald Trump will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general. Also, Trump picks Bill Pulte for acting Director of Intelligence. And Trump Treasury Scott Bessent is grilled on Trump’s IRS immunity. Rep. Hakeem Jeffriees, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O’Donnell.

People in this episode

Host: Lawrence O'Donnell

Guests: Hakeem Jeffries, Jon Ossoff, Sheldon Whitehouse

Topics covered

• Trump's nominations
• California politics
• Congressional hearings
• IRS immunity
• Intelligence appointments

Keywords

• Donald Trump
• Todd Blanche
• Bill Pulte
• Scott Bessent
• IRS immunity
• Hakeem Jeffries
• Jon Ossoff
• Sheldon Whitehouse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MS NOW, Congress

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