The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Trump worst person to be in White House when AI could do what nuclear weapons haven’t
Sep 15, 2026
Sen. Jon Ossoff, Georgia Democrat focused on accountability and technology policy, demands urgent AI regulation amid mounting national-security risks. Former federal judge J. Michael Luttig warns that court deference to Trump could trigger a constitutional crisis over elections and congressional seating. Author Jacob Weisberg examines political cowardice, Trump-era collaboration, and George W. Bush’s silence.
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Trump’s AI Policy Puts Profit Before Safety
- Trump’s administration removed AI safety precautions while pursuing policies benefiting technology investors connected to his family.
- The episode contrasts that approach with inspections, bioterrorism defenses, congressional investigations, and international AI agreements.
Inspect Frontier Labs Before AI Escalates
- Put inspectors into frontier AI laboratories and require CEOs to testify before Congress.
- Strengthen defenses against bioterrorism, which Jon Ossoff identifies as a major potential consequence of advanced AI.
Turn Political Fear Into Election Action
- Treat elections as an immediate civic responsibility rather than retreating into despair.
- Jon Ossoff urges Georgians to vote decisively and help secure a Senate majority capable of holding Trump accountable.
