Velshi: Chaos surrounds Trump as his Iran war drags on
4/24/202642 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump considers a financial bailout for the “really rich” United Arab Emirates. Also, a Federal Reserve chair nominee is grilled on his loyalty to Trump. Plus, America’s global standing diminishes under Trump. And organizers plan may day economic action on May 1. Rep. James Walkinshaw, David Rohde, Ron Insana, Timothy Snyder, and Leah Greenberg join Ali Velshi.
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First 90 secondsKash Patel· Soundbite0:01
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Ali Velshi· Host0:45
The Last Word with Ali Velshi in for Lawrence starts right now. Hey, Ali.
Jen Psaki· Host0:49
So you know, Jen, I feel strongly about the fact that you're the, the masterclass in how you stand in front of a podium in front of a group of people- [laughs] ... who might like you, might not like you, whatever the case is. I was watching, uh, our friend Kash Patel's, uh, presser.
Ali Velshi· Host1:03
Oh, boy.
Jen Psaki· Host1:04
And, you know, you gotta be careful what you say about this dude, 'cause he, he sues everybody for saying everything. That, that was just... I, I just wish he had called you and said, "I, maybe you don't like me-" [laughs] "... I don't know, but can I just have a few tips on how to handle this thing?" It was a, it was a little... I, I, I, I, I was giving him more of the benefit of the doubt before he got out there in front of the press and decided to, uh, you know, argue about The Atlantic and the other reporting that was out there.
Ali Velshi· Host1:25
That might not be his only problem, but you know,