The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: How can Democrats negotiate with Trump, the 'world's most powerful man-baby'?
Sep 25, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, dives into the challenges of negotiating with Trump, advocating for healthcare cuts cancellation. Ken Dilanian uncovers the Justice Department's stance on James Comey and discusses undercover recordings involving Tom Homan. Former Governor Roy Cooper highlights FEMA's responses to Hurricane Helene, critiquing GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley's handling of recovery efforts. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of protecting health care and strategies for winning the Senate in the face of rising costs.
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Arizona Win Adds Leverage
- A special election in Arizona added Democrat Adelita Grijalva to the House and one more signature for a discharge petition.
- That signature could force a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files if Republicans don't block it.
Procedural Delay As Political Weapon
- Republicans may use procedural delays to block swearing-in and votes, but visibility pressures them.
- Jeffries expects Republicans to be exposed if they play games delaying Representative-elect Grijalva.
Negotiating With A Chaotic President
- Negotiating with Donald Trump is uniquely difficult because he often lacks responsibility and breaks norms.
- Hakeem Jeffries frames the problem as negotiating with the "world's most powerful man-baby."