Lawrence: Trump is now the first U.S. president in history to complain publicly of 'too much work!'

About this episode

Lawrence O'Donnell discusses Trump's unprecedented complaints about work, potential Iran-U.S. deals, and insights from a new book on USAID under Trump.

Tonight on The Last Word: Iran reportedly offers the U.S. a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republican lawmakers back Trump's White House Ballroom plans. And a new book by Nicholas Enrich details USAID's dismantling under Trump and Elon Musk. Sen. Adam Schiff, Garrett Graff, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Nicholas Enrich join Lawrence O'Donnell.

People in this episode

Host: Lawrence O'Donnell

Guests: Sen. Adam Schiff, Garrett Graff, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Nicholas Enrich

Topics covered

• Trump presidency
• Iran deal
• USAID
• Republican lawmakers
• Elon Musk
• White House plans

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• USAID
• Nicholas Enrich
• Republican lawmakers
• White House
• Strait of Hormuz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USAID, Trump

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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