Lawrence: Trump's WSJ suit claims he's been damaged. Epstein is the one who did a lot of damage.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump sues the Wall Street Journal over the story on the alleged letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump’s name. Also, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is investigating Epstein’s financial network. And the White House dodges one reporter’s question after Trump tells an imagined story about his uncle and the Unabomber. Mimi Rocah, Tim O’Brien, Matthew Goldstein, and Andrew Feinberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: VP Vance wants WSJ to release the Trump letter to Epstein, which could destroy Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: The Wall Street Journal reports a letter bearing Donald Trump’s name was sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Also, Senate Democrats demand Emil Bove explain his involvement in the Justice Department withholding Epstein files. And the House Rules Committee approves of a non-binding resolution on the Epstein files. Harry Litman, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: As Trump supporters turn on him over the Epstein files, Trump calls them ‘stupid’
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats call for a Congressional hearing on the Epstein files. Also, Donald Trump denies he’s planning to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. And Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro endorses Janelle Stelson for Congress. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Paul Krugman, and Janelle Stelson join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Pentagon withdraws 2,000 National Guard troops from duty in Los Angeles
Tonight on The Last Word: Emil Bove’s judicial nomination is under intense scrutiny. Also, Donald Trump imposes a 17 percent tariff on Mexican tomatoes. And a new film, “Sovereign,” explores the rise of far right-wing political ideology. Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Greg Stanton, and Nick Offerman join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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House Republicans spike Rep. Khanna’s Epstein amendment
Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Ro Khanna offers an amendment to release the Epstein files. Also, Donald Trump is starting to lose his own voters on his tariff policy. And Democrats look to campaign on tariffs and Trump’s economy. Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Mark Pocan join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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