The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Trump wants us to talk about Jimmy Kimmel. So we'll talk about Trump & Jeffrey Epstein.
Sep 18, 2025
Andrew Weissmann, a former senior federal prosecutor and legal analyst, joins the discussion on pressing legal issues. They dive into the contentious House Oversight Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel regarding the Epstein case. Weissmann critiques the effectiveness of the Deputy AG's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, questioning the investigation's credibility. The conversation also touches on troubling allegations regarding Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's mortgage dealings and RFK Jr.'s controversial position on public health. A thought-provoking and timely dialogue!
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Trump's Unprecedented Pressure On Media
- Lawrence O'Donnell argues Trump uses threats to coerce corporate media into silencing comedians.
- This behavior is unprecedented and changes how corporations respond to presidential pressure.
Epstein Shadows Trump's State Visit
- O'Donnell links Trump's London visit to protests highlighting his past with Jeffrey Epstein.
- He emphasizes Trump's 2002 praise of Epstein occurred while Epstein was sexually abusing minors.
Questions About Epstein Files And 302s
- Kash Patel repeatedly failed to account for Epstein-related names in FBI files during hearings.
- Congress pressed that the DOJ/FBI possess 302s naming many alleged co-conspirators and potential suspects.