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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence: Donald Trump cares more about prosecuting James Comey than his own war in Iran

5/1/202643 min

Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth faces his second day of questioning on the Iran war. Plus, gas prices surge as Trump's war in Iran drags on. Also, the New York Times petitions the court to unseal Epstein's purported suicide note. And MS Now has new reporting on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's pursuit of the James Comey investigation. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Nicholas Kristof, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Jamie Raskin join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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Clips

The War’s Real Tradeoffs
No Plan, Mounting Costs
Seashells Don’t Make Threats
War Powers Clock Showdown
Epstein Note Must Unseal
Kristof: Deal Not With Them

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  4. Jen Psaki· Host0:57

    The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell starts right now. Hi, Lawrence.

  5. Lawrence O'Donnell· Host1:01

    Hey, Jen. I have to turn up my volume now that I'm able to hear your voice, which as people might be guessing is right behind me here. And Now they know.

  6. Jen Psaki· Host1:14

    They see the inner workings here.

  7. Lawrence O'Donnell· Host1:16

    Yeah. Welcome to backstage here at The Last Word, getting ready here. We are, Jen, we had the Speaker of the House today say twice, we are not at war. We are not at war, which

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