The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Did Trump 'czar' Tom Homan take $50,000 from the FBI? JD Vance's answer is, 'I don't know'
Oct 14, 2025
Rachel Maddow, a prominent television host and political commentator, joins to discuss her documentary on Andrew Young, highlighting his strategic roles in the civil rights movement. Daniel Goldman, a former federal prosecutor, delves into the politicization of the Justice Department and the troubling allegations around Tom Homan, questioning equal justice in the system. Maddow also shares insights on Young’s negotiation skills and his willingness to tackle the 'dirty work', while the broader implications of current events are examined.
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Trump's Jan 6 Rewrite And Memory Claims
- Lawrence argues Trump falsely claimed Biden ordered FBI agents on Jan 6 and that Trump was president that day.
- He highlights Trump's apparent memory lapses about his actions and inaction during the attack.
Vance's Evasive Defense Of Tom Homan
- J.D. Vance repeatedly defended Tom Homan without answering whether Homan accepted $50,000 on FBI tape.
- Lawrence frames Vance's responses as evasive and unprecedented for a vice president to opine on defendants' guilt.
Vance Ends Up Saying "I Don't Know"
- During an interview, J.D. Vance repeatedly asked if Homan accepted $50,000 and ultimately said, "I don't know."
- Lawrence and George Stephanopoulos pressed Vance about an FBI tape showing Homan taking cash in a bag.