The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: President Zelenskyy had a successful day in the Trump White House
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Aug 19, 2025 
Robert Garcia and Ro Khanna, two Democratic Congressmen from California, dive into President Zelensky's pivotal visit to the Trump White House, which strategically countered reckless actions concerning Ukraine. They discuss the complexities of diplomacy in the Ukraine conflict and critique Trump's narcissistic approach to geopolitics. The episode also investigates updates on the Jeffrey Epstein case, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. Additionally, they address the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs on coffee prices, illustrating the disconnect between political decisions and everyday consumers.
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Zelensky's Visit Brought A Fragile Win
- Lawrence O'Donnell argues Zelensky's White House visit prevented Trump from doing something crazy on Ukraine today.
- He frames that success as fragile and limited to just that day, warning about future risks.
Trump's 'Tired' Line Echoes Appeasement
- O'Donnell highlights Trump's statement that "the whole world is tired of it" as dangerously naive and historically tone-deaf.
- He compares Trump's approach to appeasing dictators to making deals with Hitler, implying moral and strategic failure.
Media Question Helped Normalize Territory Concessions
- O'Donnell criticizes a Fox reporter's question urging Ukraine to cede territory as enabling Putin's aims.
- He contrasts that with World War II-era press conduct to show today's media degradation.