The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: One honest thing Trump said about Epstein’s survivors is ‘I haven’t thought about it’
Sep 10, 2025
Sheldon Whitehouse, a former federal prosecutor and a key Senate Democrat, delves into the implications of Donald Trump's chilling remarks about Jeffrey Epstein's survivors. They explore the troubling connections between J.P. Morgan and Epstein, raising questions about institutional accountability. The discussion also highlights the significant role of suspicious banking reports in uncovering misconduct and urges voter awareness regarding Supreme Court appointments. Legal ramifications of truthful testimony in high-profile cases are also examined, adding depth to the ongoing judicial discourse.
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Trump's Contradictory Denial
- Donald Trump denied the Epstein birthday book signature while also claiming its language wasn't his, despite using the same words publicly.
- Lawrence argues Trump’s “I haven't even thought about that” was the only honest line about Epstein survivors.
Bank Failures Enabled Epstein
- The New York Times exposed J.P. Morgan's role enabling Jeffrey Epstein through suspicious account activity and ignored warnings.
- David Enrich says institutional profit motives overrode timely reporting that might have stopped crimes.
Executive Advocacy For Epstein
- David Enrich recounts that Jess Staley advocated internally to keep Epstein as a client despite red flags.
- Enrich describes this as an institutional decision where profitability trumped suspicion.
