Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran

Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran

July 17, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 20260717

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The episode discusses Donald Trump's declining poll numbers related to the economy and the situation in Iran, alongside other political issues and events.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s election attack threat looms over the midterms. Also, Trump absurdly claims the U.S. is “winning big in Iran.” Plus, relatives detail the violent past of the ICE agent in the Maine shooting. And The Washington Post reports the Reflecting Pool peeling is likely due to application flaws. Anderson Clayton, Bishop William J. Barber II, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Chris Pappas, and Jarrett Ley join Jonathan Capehart.

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Host: Lawrence O'Donnell

Guests: Anderson Clayton, Bishop William J. Barber II, Cisco Aguilar, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Chris Pappas, Jarrett Ley

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Organizations: The Washington Post, ICE

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