The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: We are clearly seeing madness pouring from the darkness of Donald Trump's mind
Oct 3, 2025
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Media Normalizing Trump Madness
- Lawrence O'Donnell argues mainstream media fail to properly label and confront Trump's escalating public madness.
- He warns that treating Trump's attacks as routine lets a dangerous double standard persist in press coverage.
Press Double Standard Exposed
- O'Donnell says the press corps has internalized Trump's behavior and shows a double standard compared to Democrats.
- He predicts that outrage will reappear only when aimed at Democrats, not when Trump attacks norms.
Neighbor Visit To Epstein's House
- Howard Lutnick recounts visiting Jeffrey Epstein's home and leaving when he found a massage table and creepy advances.
- Lutnick says he and his wife vowed never to be in the room with Epstein again.
