The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: If Trump hasn’t called you a ‘terrible reporter’ then you’re not doing your job
Dec 9, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia discusses the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies and the impact on his constituents. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse critiques Trump's controversial pardons for drug traffickers, suggesting potential corruption behind them. Representative Ro Khanna emphasizes the bipartisan push to release Epstein files, praising Marjorie Taylor Greene's courage. The trio engages in a deep dive into ethics, healthcare policy, and the urgency of government transparency.
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Press Persistence Exposes Presidential Lies
- Donald Trump repeatedly lied about releasing a video of a deadly missile strike and tried to dismiss questioning as "fake news."
- Lawrence O'Donnell argues persistent, direct questioning forced Trump to change his story and exposed the lie.
Video Likely Hidden To Avoid Unlawful Killing Claims
- O'Donnell and guests argue the administration is hiding the strike video because it likely shows an unlawful or gruesome killing.
- They challenge military justifications and emphasize available radar and tracking would prove whether other vessels were present.
Constituent Facing Loss Of Insurance During Chemotherapy
- Jon Ossoff shared a constituent story about a waitress in her 60s undergoing chemotherapy who may lose insurance as premiums spike to $500.
- He used the story to illustrate the human stakes if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire.