The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Trump’s ‘stupidity is utterly flawless at exposing his own lies’ on Iran war
Mar 18, 2026
Senator Alex Padilla, a California lawmaker and top Democrat on the Senate Rules Committee, breaks down the SAVE Act and Senate floor strategy. He focuses on how the bill targets voter ID, mail ballots, and DHS data. He also describes GOP tactics to force the measure and Democratic plans to block it.
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Appointment Then Attack Reveals Inconsistency
- Trump publicly appointed Joe Kent as National Counterterrorism Center director and later attacked him when Kent resigned in protest.
- O'Donnell points out Trump's social media praise at appointment versus later saying "I always thought he was weak on security," revealing a caught lie.
DNI Silence Signals Internal Disagreement
- Tulsi Gabbard's DNI statement refused to explicitly endorse Trump's claim of an imminent threat, signaling internal dissent.
- O'Donnell highlights her omission of "I agree" as deliberate silence that keeps open disagreement with the president.
'Bombing Just For Fun' Shows Reckless Messaging
- Trump described bombing "just for fun," a remark O'Donnell frames as evidence of sociopathic tendencies and reckless escalation.
- The host contrasts that comment with Trump's shifting claims about allies' roles, showing chaotic messaging.