The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Trump is living in fear tonight of just how bad election night will be for him next year
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Nov 6, 2025 Laurence Tribe, a prominent Constitutional law scholar from Harvard, and Brendan Boyle, a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, join the discussion. They delve into how recent election results signal a potential shift favoring Democrats, interpreting it as a referendum on Trump. Tribe emphasizes the limits of presidential power regarding tariffs, while Boyle highlights how a Democratic House could oversee the administration more effectively. They also explore the implications of California's new redistricting map and its potential to reshape the House landscape.
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Election Night Was A Referendum On Trump
- Donald Trump's policies and candidates were the primary motivator driving voters to Democrats in multiple states.
- Lawrence O'Donnell argues the results show a coast-to-coast repudiation of Trump and his agenda.
Court Took Tariffs Off Trump's Talking Points
- The Supreme Court hearing framed tariffs as taxes paid by Americans, undermining Trump's claim.
- O'Donnell highlights broad judicial acceptance that tariffs transfer money from citizens to the Treasury.
Broad Powers Create Future Risks
- Justices worried that a broad presidential tariff power could be abused for unrelated policy aims.
- Tribe and Gorsuch noted future presidents might leverage tariffs for issues like climate or industrial policy.