The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Lawrence: Even some Trump voters joined the ‘No Kings’ protests
Mar 31, 2026
Katherine Clark, U.S. Representative and House Democratic leader, joins to report from No Kings rallies and explain rising voter anger. Short takes cover why some Trump voters protested, veterans’ economic struggles, oversight into Epstein evidence, deaths in ICE custody, and possible motives in classified-docs inquiries. Multiple fast-moving political topics discussed in lively, urgent tones.
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David Podoff's Protest That Symbolized Elder Duty
- Lawrence O'Donnell shared David Podoff's plan to protest on No Kings Day despite health limits and desire to be arrested for principle.
- Podoff, an 85-year-old former Senate economist, intended to protest on Lexington Green and symbolized elders' duty motivating multi-generation turnout.
Protesting A Person Created Unprecedented Turnout
- The No Kings protests were unique because they protested an individual, Donald Trump, rather than a policy or war.
- That personal-target nature produced nationwide and global turnout, creating America's largest protest record for a person.
Former MAGA Voter Giuseppe Palazzolo Switched Over Iran War
- Giuseppe Palazzolo, a former MAGA supporter from Staten Island, marched in Manhattan because he felt betrayed by Trump's decision to start a war in Iran.
- He cited broken promises on ending wars, Epstein files, and ties to powerful figures as reasons for switching.