The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Trump seemed ‘angry at the truth’ as he read a ‘teleprompter full of lies’
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Dec 18, 2025 
Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic leader of the House, passionately criticizes Trump's recent speech and clarifies misconceptions about healthcare policies. Daniel Goldman, a former federal prosecutor, dissects Jack Smith's testimony, emphasizing the evidence against Trump and warning of potential Republican resistance to its release. Senator Amy Klobuchar challenges FCC Chair Brendan Carr for his political maneuvers, advocating for genuine consumer protection. Jim Himes raises serious concerns about a controversial military strike, suggesting it could be deemed a war crime, pushing for transparency.
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Trump's Teleprompter Full Of Lies
- Lawrence O'Donnell says Donald Trump's speech was a shouted, lie-filled teleprompter reading that avoided facts.
- He argues Trump's claims on inflation, tariffs, and election margins were demonstrably false.
Force A Vote On ACA Tax Credits
- Hakeem Jeffries urges forcing an up-or-down House vote to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits via discharge petition.
- He advises using public pressure and House action to create momentum for Senate passage.
Discharge Petitions Signal House Instability
- Jeffries highlights three successful Democratic-led discharge petitions as evidence of Republican vulnerability.
- He frames this as Mike Johnson losing control of the House amid mounting bipartisan pressure.