Lawrence: We live in a country where most commentators declared the liar the debate winner

Twenty-four hours after the word “panic” appeared on television screens, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell provides what he calls “calm analysis” of the first presidential debate of the 2024 election.
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#Biden #Trump #PresidentialDebate

[@jenniferjohnson278]

“….Presidents discuss one subject, in the Oval Office, as long as they want….they read briefing papers, if their name is not Trump…” 🤣 😂 I love Lawrence O’Donnell!😂

[@kratoskalliope]

oh he stabbed with a poison tipped arrow

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Trump is likely the only President ever to not read expert analysis providing what the President must know every day to keep the country safe.

[@reggiekoval2111]

You got about six more months😅😅 Trump 2024😅

[@grawss]

@@a.w.thompson4001 JB still believes the Charlottesville "good people on both sides" lie, as does a lot of his supporters. That is objective proof that him and his supporters cannot acquire information unless it is hand-fed to them by their handlers. Where are JB's aides to simply say, "yo, that's been debunked for years."? If he can't even get the basics right, good luck with the complex stuff. If he can't debate without having his hand held, good luck with world leaders.

[@rodolfoorozco5727]

​@reggiekoval2111 and your boy, whose health is compromised by age and bad living, may suffer a coronary episode before then..😂😂😂

[@GRIZZ-sb1zt]

SUCKS TO LIVE IN A COUNTRY THAT A LIAR CAN BE CALLED A WINNER

[@Ddax-td7qy]

Yeah, like Bill Clinton making his first big priority NAFTA and GATT, after making a laughingstock of Ross Perot absolutely truth-telling about the "giant sucking sound" of American jobs to Mexico. I remember. Larry has got my dander up with this comparison.

[@scindiana]

All past presidents are liars, how many besides Trump ever kept their campaign promises. Trump was the most transparent president we ever had. Like him or not we always knew what he was thinking because he always told us. Remember when we had a President that did interviews on the spot numerous times a day!

[@ohgawd]

​@@Ddax-td7qyClinton should be in GITMO.

[@ohgawd]

​@@Ddax-td7qyhe sold our economy to China.

[@stephendeerdoff1159]

Your loser also lied 😂

[@YvonneHerbst1]

Thank you for your straight talk on this topic Mr. Lawrence. It's utterly ridiculous how influential media writers and commentators are advocating abandoning Biden at this late stage in the campaign. It's shocking and discouraging to see the tempest in a teapot that the media has stirred up over this minor and insignificant stumble on the path winning a second Presidential term.

[@cathleenwitt2790]

Well said! Thank you for pointing out the biases and absurdities of media and these superficial "debates"!

[@jeffberg2010]

How do you win a debate against a sociopath who is also a criminal and a serial liar?

[@waynefoote3781]

You fact check him on the SPOT! Joe had a bad night. He is still a great man.

[@SteveL-KY]

Look up Gish Gallop. That was Trump's strategy the entire "debate. "

[@katehall9812]

… when the "moderators" are really the tag-team for the liar? That was an ambush, not a debate. This is one of @Lawrence's best.

[@waynefoote3781]

@@katehall9812 I absolutely agree....A day later I feel a LOT better. Lawrence IS the voice of reason here.

[@jackrice2770]

Uh...not like Joe. That was painful to see.

[@sawyer7191]

Lawrence is my favorite because he speaks like how Democratic voters think and vote! And is calm and provides a calm logic. My ABSOLUTELY favorite!

[@littlejerryseinfeld4168]

he was the one person i noticed on this network last night that wasnt freaking out I didnt watch long though. He seems to be one of the few who has been entirely clear eyed about this and explains it so well

[@RoxanneLewis-uy8ro]

I agree 100%

[@paulagrant1073]

Fake state news.

[@NewPurpleRobyn]

That’s why his show is the best❤🤷‍♀️

[@xelamercedes]

He's one of my favorites because he always analyzes events within an historical context, compares now to then and explains why the differences matter. Unlike other broadcasters, he never insults my intelligence by trying to manipulate my emotions; never tries to excite anger or shock or disgust. His essays are never about entertaining -- rather he's about full and honest reporting, always with an eye to America's past history.

[@TheTaskmaster]

Every liar wins every debate if the lies go unchallenged

[@reggiekoval2111]

At least Trump knew where he was😅😅😅

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

​@reggiekoval2111 Trump was certainly on his lying pulpit.. And I doubt that you any kind of clue about cognition. You cannot even tell the difference a man with a cold from someone suffering from dementia. Dunning Kruger in your case.

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

And no fact checkers!!

[@comunsens]

State the lie that Trump had said.

[@calidreamin2441]

@@TheTaskmaster you are so very eloquent and what you stated is fact! The debate was not fact checked in any way, shape or form! After the fact, DJT was found to have lied repeatedly! Like it or not MAGA your guy is a deceitful, felonious, dishonest individual! And you can fact check that for accuracy whenever you like!

[@Tradesman1956]

Once again we all saw how a con man plays not only the adversary but also the moderators. The lies were on full and open display.

[@Hiawatha28]

How can a peaceful walk through the capitol leave 114 police injured?

[@user-sg6sv9oi6i]

Damned straight 🎯

[@RoseA.Dewine]

EXACTLY!! I took a screenshot of your comment! Perfectly stated!

[@jeffkravitz7105]

BINGO! 🎯

[@philipd8868]

Exactly

[@JohntheNobleSavage]

Because that never happened,

[@kellyrice794]

He lied 50 times about everything he spoke about 🤦‍♀️ he didn't answer anything truthfully 🤦‍♀️🤬 nothing....

[@flowersfam3462]

Exactly! Not one truth at all! He Only told lies!

[@flowersfam3462]

Exactly! He only spoke lies!

[@lynsiebahlhorn2472]

Can you please list the lies both told?

[@MMartin-pt9yv]

Lying in , or for, public Office needs to be a crime. The US will not heal till then.

[@melissabruhn1429]

​@@lynsiebahlhorn2472Meidas Touch have explicitly listed the 50 lies.

[@Peaches328]

What bothered me most about the debate was that one of the monitors asks T if he will accept the result of this upcoming coming election and then she said, yes or no. The first thing out of his mouth was "we'll have to see if there is any fraud". What?? She asked for a yes or no. And he goes on with the same song and dance that he's been crying about all this time . That there was "cheating" and he believes it was stolen. Except the truth is he knows it wasn't stolen. But repeating it for almost 4 years has brain washed his followers and himself into believing the biggest lie of all. 👍👍

[@user-yb5bg8im5g]

you do realize a politician, almost ANY politician will never answer a y/n question with a y/n answer, right?

[@stephanieunderland5999]

Thank you, Lawrence. Finally, a mainstream media person who actually gets it.

[@stockholm1752]

That debate showed two things. The consistency of Donald Trump: lying, evading, and deflecting as usual. And that Joe Biden is the better man for the job, even when he’s not at his best.

[@mile_high_topher]

And that CNN is spineless. Real time fact checking would have crippled Trump. "No, sir, a jury confirmed you did have intercourse with Stormy. Continue." What does he even say after that? MERCHAN DID BLAH BLAH BLAH

[@tootsie7]

The oyster bunny not being “at his best” is the understatement of the century!

[@emmaperry1958]

Lol bidensniffskids

[@lovettadavis6965]

Agreed!

[@rriddick8571]

Exactly

[@user-ce2ct8cl1k]

Thank you, Mr. Lawrence. Team Democracy! Vote Blue!

[@user-sg6sv9oi6i]

❤️

[@darrylbradley]

Nope not this time.

[@brianvivickers3712]

Re-Dump Trump 2024 💙💙💙💙

[@sincityRNL]

​@@darrylbradleyso PROJECT 2025 is the answer to you

[@HusseinDoha]

2:05. I’m sorry, but the problem is not about how good or bad can Biden articulate an issue in two minutes, the problem seems that he’s incapable of even finishing sentences.

[@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw]

As a non American may I say that this gentleman is outstanding. He explains the finer points of US history and politics that I don't know. Lawrence talked about the Smoot Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, and how it turned the 1929 crash into a full blown depression. And Trump, or rather his coterie of advisors are proposing a re run of Smoot Hawley on steroids. The abolition of income tax, and jacking up tariffs on virtually all imports. That isn't economic illiteracy. That's economic insanity. A plan cooked up by inmates of an insane asylum. Why aren't the Democrats going on the attack ? Why aren't they broadcasting this to American voters ? Trump and his people aren't exactly secretive about their plans. If these Trumpian proposals are carried through, the US economy will crash. Government income will start drying up. Today's prices will be dirt cheap, compared to what they will become. Why are the Democrats fighting a boxing match with one arm tied behind their backs ?

[@aramyl1836]

Trump just want to stole money with his economy plan and put more chaos he’s mad 😂😂😂

[@user-mz1kt6iz4e]

Because, as we all know, a Democrat is a person who's afraid to take their own side in a real fight. You've heard the old joke about someone bringing a knife to a gunfight? Well, an American Democrat wonders if they might be going just a bit overboard if they've brought a bed pillow to a gunfight. I envy you more than you can know. I wish I could be a non-American.

[@joshuaohuka7719]

Because they're too busy trying to change fighters... Foolishly I might add...

[@gaiabarnes572]

Ive been searching social media for a Lawrence O'Donnell take on that first CNN presidential so called debate where there were no fact checks on Trump's lies and not anwsering the debate questions. Thank U Lawrence O'Donnell for your old school Walter Crankites journalism ♥️💙

[@Ann.O.Pinion]

Thank you Lawrence for putting into words the insanity of all this panic. We all need to rally around President Biden and continue to support him with vigor to save our democracy. President Biden cares about the American people and this country and his record during this current term speaks volumes! He is a compassionate, intelligent, honorable man who is respected throughout the world. I believe in President Biden and he has my vote!

[@Squirrellyone]

💙🇺🇸😎💯🌊

[@anandaadidevi2339]

Yes!

[@RadioLaPrincess]

Same here. Did he stumble? Sure but Trump lied and few are talking about it.

[@daisysherman7738]

Hear! Hear! I agree!

[@XSD.1.]

❤️🫶👍supporting your statement from Germany

[@helenmackinnon2408]

Great speaking! Sad this energy was absent from the debate. Get back up Joe! The US and the world needs you to defeat that one man crime wave!

[@sherribatko8981]

@helenmackinnon2408 - You don't knock down a man by a "one time TV appearance " President Biden has done a good job in his 3 and 1/2 years, so we're not going to judge him on a "one night" appearance We need him, VP Harris and his team to run that Pathological Lier rTromp back to mar a lago WE CAN DO THIS 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎for women's rights, Freedom and Democracy. Let's keep America Free

[@patriciayoung9878]

that was NOT a debate. NO fact check required. Biden's strategy was in fact perfect.

[@chrispbacon6810]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@gabrieladkinsGS]

Blue maga

[@nerakar6562]

You guys are as delusional as this host 🤦🏾‍♂️🤡 in 1980, the only way to watch the debate was to tune in your television… in 2024, 50 million watched live and hundreds of millions of others watched highlights, reels, reels, memes, breakdowns, and 20 other ways to watch it afterwards or bits and pieces of it without the need to sit and watch the debate live on CNN 🙄 it’s hard to know whether MSDNC is actually really this stupid or do they just not respect their audience at all and knows they will believe whatever they tell them and it seems they are right because here you guys are crying and moaning repeating the same narrative the media is telling you about Trump “fact checking” acting like you are actually interested in the facts. Like you actually wouldn’t mind someone who is completely impartial and non-partisan and has absolutely no love or hatred or any feelings towards neither Trump or Biden doing actual fact checking but you know that’s not true… you know you want a Trump hating CNN pundit or MSNBC liberal with TDS to be the arbiter of truth and correct Trump every time he says something that you disagree with 🤡🤡🤡 You know, the way debates are supposed to work is that if someone says something that is untrue, the other person is supposed to correct them and make them look like a fool it’s not the job of the moderators to team up on one 3 v. 1 like you wanted so if it were actually true and Trump was just lying left and right then Biden looks even more incompetent that he’s letting someone get away with lying every single sentence as you weirdos claim because apparently a lie is something you disagree with 🥴🥴🤡🤦🏾‍♂️

[@HumanXtinction]

Why?

[@commandermomida-je8ny]

I'd rather have a president who quietly achieves rather than a president who loudly does nothing. (Lol, Trump is the loud one... if that wasn't clear)

[@bwofficial1776]

Yes, that's why I'm voting for Trump. The US and the world were better off with Trump in charge.

[@jonathankaylor6672]

Because you are a reliable dupe for the media that told you Biden was mentally fit. You know who's running the executive? Cause they lied about that as well. But your party needs you.

[@donnarowe6144]

@@bwofficial1776 Since when has Trump ever done anything quietly?

[@noraalvarado8178]

​@@donnarowe6144Loudly or quietly TRUMP had a secure border and never caused any WARS. BIDEN gave BILLONS to IRAN which inturn funded these WARS. And BIDEN Opened our BORDERS!

[@bwofficial1776]

@@donnarowe6144 All the time. For example, reversing the Obama policy that prohibited veterans who have someone else manage their finances from buying guns. If you weren't involved with veterans' affairs or gun rights, you wouldn't have heard about it.

[@Sandra-lw9xu]

I won't turn my back on someone that had a bad night. I'm going by what Biden has done in office these past 3.5 years. The debate didn't change my mind. I'm voting for Biden. 💙

[@blackout07blue]

We are going to lose our democracy then. Biden loses to Trump. This is over.

[@jarvsie]

Laken Riley agrees with you.

[@rriddick8571]

Exactly

[@user-xg8ue7wk7z]

This is NOT about loyalty and age isn't something which Biden can battle back against. The choice is simple: America or Trump and the only way Trump wins is if Biden is on the ballot

[@user-rg4pf7nd7h]

​@@jarvsie Actually, 81,000,000+ people agree with her, which includes 306 members of the Electoral College. Still mad?

[@steverobertson1729]

The way our President Biden said the phrase "....you get back up!" gave me chills. He delivered that line so perfectly, with passion and determination in his voice. If he goes back to talking like this, going with his heart and not so much with what his advisors tell him, he'll be fine.

[@johnboy425]

Amen !! Biden 2024 !!

[@icejohnb]

Absolutely

[@cherylmanfra1832]

Love that line too because we all fail sometimes but we get back up

[@ryanabbeyseon]

Exactly. Let Joe be Joe. He was over prepped with the number of presidential historians who say Trump is the worst, etc. no one cares about that. Whoever prepped him needs to publicly apologize.

[@user-wz2zw8wq2p]

@@ryanabbeyseon& let go! We are dealing with a seasoned propagandist !

[@victorlopez2143]

It's just one debate - and personally I don't care for them especially when you have one side always lying. Media made too much of this..I can't stand Trump and I'm voting Blue straight down the line..Mr. O'Donnell is right, these are nothing compared to what the Presidents actually needs respond to..

[@wordeye]

Boricua en la casa. Baya Victorrrrrr!

[@reggiekoval2111]

If Joe can't stand next to an 80 year old dude in a debate what happens when we get attacked by China or Russia😅😅😅😅

[@Imaginationofthenonexistant]

You cannot debate against gaslighting and lies.

[@gloriasmith7797]

As President Biden said, "its hard to debate a Liar!!." And he's right have you ever tried to have a conversation with a liar?!?!?.

[@mosesnabea4308]

Yo...I had one with a pathological liar not long ago. It's an extreme sport

[@4leafclover243]

I would start every rebuttal with “That’s a lie….”

[@1life857]

@@4leafclover243 TOO LATE NOW, BIDEN HAD ALL THOSE CHANCES LAST NIGHT AND UNFORTUNATELY HE DIDN'T!!

[@flowersfam3462]

​@@4leafclover243 Exactly!

[@flowersfam3462]

​@@mosesnabea4308 Yes it is!

[@kehindedurowade5029]

They counted you out last time too Joe, but you proved them wrong. You'll do it again, and we will be supporting you.

[@MrBond007-k2u]

You democraps are delusional, like Biden. 😂😂😂

[@Marlorn]

"When you get knocked down, you get back up!" - President Joe Biden

[@sensorycircuits1338]

As a member of AIPAC I totally agree. So far, Biden has been money well spent.

[@genuine3852]

Biden has been the best president of my lifetime no question! Please vote for democracy not kleptocracy.

[@jayceak7]

Amen!

[@mannyemma3165]

Thank you for putting in into perspective and drawing the contrast for the viewers. Vote for decency and democracy and not chaos.

[@murrayadam5707]

Thank you, Lawrence, for putting the debate into perspective. So many viewers had a knee-jerk reaction to the optics of the debate. You reminded us of what is really important in a President. Truth-telling, integrity, experience and success in the position. It was very clear who that person was before, during, and after the debate.

[@sixbladeknife44]

The good people of America have your back Joe! 💙✌️

[@wokewokerman5280]

schlubs of America.....

[@Mr._Sandman]

inb4 the 'bait post' -check account creation dates. They're important.

[@afrocraft1]

Yes, in a nursing home. Not in the White House.

[@lastjob2011]

Give the man lots of hot tea with honey!! Turn up his mic!! He's an old man. Make some changes. FDR was a great president, and he was in a wheelchair. The staff worked around it.

[@Mr._Sandman]

@@afrocraft1 Called it.

[@kandycandy1]

Last night debate encouraged me even more to Vote for Biden 🗳️💙🩵 Zero doubt!

[@nk1974]

Me too and I gave him $25 so did my husband.

[@donmezzanatto8607]

@@nk1974 haha

Wonderful. I donate monthly, but I donated an extra $20 last night. I have several of my friends and all of my family voting for President Biden. It was reported that President Biden received 14 million in contributions and trump raised 8 million. VOTE for Joe Not the convicted PSYCHO! VOTE BLUE 🔵🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@cozmiclongbranch7508]

@@nk1974 HAHAHA!!!

[@comunsens]

I love Liberals and Democrats. They entertain me everyday.

[@Son-of-Thunder]

If the liar wins - America has lost its way.

[@stephanieunderland5999]

I have faith in the American people. They know who is the better candidate & they value this country. I'm not panicking.

[@AsktheJudge-xm3ty]

Thank you Lawrence for explaining the truth about tariffs and the lies that trump tells.

[@user-rk2ln9eb6q]

agree!

[@elisabethvalade9866]

IMPORTANT

[@francislarsen6215]

‪ ‪If people watch the interview that Dr. Phil had with RFK when he answered all the questions from memory and demarcated a clear PLAN for America you will see how clear of a choice he is. He uses his time wisely not to bash his opponent but to focus on issues! Very Informative!‬

[@Cougelly1999]

How many times has he had to explain about tariffs already! Sheesh! But that's okay, preach it

[@elisabethvalade9866]

@@Cougelly1999 Trump intentionally tells untruths re tariffs, because people BELIEVE him. Tnx for countering his lies.

[@terriw919fyi]

Thank you for being one of the few voices of reason in the MSM, Lawrence! My vote is with President Biden! 💙💙

[@michaelhorath6851]

I AGREE !!!❤💙💙💙

[@KevinKenna-wv6qx]

so you selfishly are willing to vote against national security of your country. Got it

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

​@@KevinKenna-wv6qx you couldn't care less about national security.

[@KevinKenna-wv6qx]

@@mytruecrimelibrary hopefully Trump will take full revenge on your evil democrats. Enjoy your panic

[@KevinKenna-wv6qx]

@@mytruecrimelibrary Even The NY Times calls for Biden to drop out for the good of OUR COUNTRY !. You partisan hacks want him to stay in the race.

[@Allskye1]

The 2/3rds that didn't watch the debate, definitely watched after they heard about how crazy it was.

[@StaciArdmore]

I sat down to watch the debate on Friday night. After Trump was on the microphone for the second time, I was like, “I am not going to sit through a Trump rally!” He didn’t even come close to addressing the questions he was asked.

[@brentlund2272]

GOT YOUR BACK JOE>>>>>>> ! just saying

[@BXNYC169]

💯!!!!

[@ansgarm.cordie9659]

It's not about YOU. It's about the majority of the voters, especially in the swing states. And Biden is loosing in these states.

[@haroldmoore1412]

@@ansgarm.cordie9659stop lying clown.

[@Noreb]

@@ansgarm.cordie9659 good luck.

[@The_Cadaver]

@@ansgarm.cordie9659

[@AriSiMom]

I cancelled by subscription to CNN 5 minutes into the comments after the debate was over . Moderator should have pressed trump to answer questions , they should have called his lies out , and please save me from the ‘ thank you mr president’ after he failed to answer questions and lied.

[@lightwillprevail]

And stop calling that loser Mr President! It's disrespectful to the real president in our White House.

[@susansage7218]

Yeah that Mr President to djt was disgusting.

[@cherylmanfra1832]

I’m doing the same thing! They let Trump lie about everything

[@anti-rioter-15]

Would you prefer a trigger warning at the start of debates, cupcake?

[@amymitchell7715]

SAME!! 💙💙💙

[@PhineasPhule]

My take is this: Biden was 'substance with a form issue' and the other guy was 'form with a substance issue'.

[@Itsjoemaddock]

“A form issue”??? The guy can’t complete a full sentence. The fact that dems are trying to spin this and make us ignore the obvious is eroding an already broken trust.

[@deirdrejones1654]

I truly appreciate your efforts to enlighten and inform people of what is at stake here and explain the significance, or lack there of, a debate actually has on those voting. The number of people who actually saw the debate, regular people, not the main stream media heads makes a clear difference as to the impact it had on us voting in November as well. Also, I studied Speech Pathology and Audiology and Biden's speech impediment is what everyone keeps forgetting about. That he has struggled with this his entire life. A stutterer worsens when under stress, when he messes up it worsens, he becomes flustered, he's fully aware of the stakes, and his brain is trying to reset. Whereas in a scripted speech, with a teleprompter, or reading, or reciting a poem, even singing - a stutterer is more fluent, words are predictable and has a rhythm he can follow. Biden is not in cognitive decline like Trump. He has 45+ yrs of experience, understands policies and foreign affairs and the economy unlike Trump who is running to avoid prison and to enrich himself. He does not care about ordinary people's needs. (SC Rally was perfect)

[@LilRebelYell]

Trump actually has lost money by running for president while Biden and his family has enriched themselves at the public trough. Think China, Ukraine and others were paying the crack addict Hunter for his "expertise" on oil, grain or trade? No, it was for access to then vice president and president Joe! Biden's not just "stuttering", he's got the deer in the headlight look and cannot think of a complete sentence. Mel Tillis would stutter but one could understand him! Biden has dementia and it's getting worse. Quit inhaling the "gaslight"!

[@Schaneification]

CCN lost all Credibility by not calling out Trump Lies !

[@bmoore7817]

They didn't call out Biden's lies either until today did you happen to see them fact check all of Joe Biden's lies

[@lokmtb8503]

The Biden campaign agreed to a debate format contract that did not have moderators fact checking. Obviously it was crappy to listen to Trump lie and not be fact checked, but that's on the Biden campaign for agreeing to this format.

[@ryanelliott6706]

They would’ve had to do it for Biden too and calling out his very fine people hoax would’ve confused him… more.

[@bizygirl1]

@@ryanelliott6706Very fine people hoax? Please explain

[@annabellarenninger7142]

Any debate a lie is called out not ignored that’s the job of the moderator not the opponent. CNN let Trump spew over 59 lies. What was accomplished by that?

[@juanellwebb4102]

I said the same thing. The job of the presidency has nothing to do with a debate.

[@user-sg6sv9oi6i]

Exactly 💯

[@davidkavetsky2377]

Hahaha sure it doesn't..When the so called president can't hide behind media manipulation. You guys got exposed

[@adscri]

Being president has everything to do with debate - every hour of every single day. A president needs to debate policy with his close advisors before finally deciding on policy. How many bad days does Biden have right now? How many in one, two, three years? Choosing an octogenarian as the dem candidate was a big and very avoidable error.

[@jonnelson9760]

@@adscriYour correct. Biden is old but the other guy is pure evil.

[@micpoc4597]

@@adscri There is a gigantic difference between policy debate amongst colleagues and a “formal" political debate between rivals.

[@dennisbeaver5958]

Disgusting, right? Excellent analysis Lawrence! You are the best!

[@flagthiscensors]

And nobody is wondering who’s going to pocket those tariffs.

[@donaldcarpenter5328]

US Treasury that's who....tariffs are another name for TAXES! Just as are 'FEES", "LEVIES", and other euphemisms for TAXES! Trump is saying he will MASSIVELY RAISE our TAXES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAMMER Trump on his TAX & GRIFT POLICIES!!! A stammering mumbling senile FOOL can't hold Trump to account!

[@sufyb6432]

It won't be The Big Guy.

[@LilRebelYell]

The government is supposed to and it goes into the general fund.

[@Dewdrops7560]

Thank you Lawrence for showing President Biden speech post the so called debate... Mainstream media is losing because less people are watching.... Lawrence you're one of the few exceptions who still report News...

[@cherifernandez3667]

Lawrence is a true journalist with integrity. One bad debate does not erase all of Biden’s accomplishments. He has been fighting for all Americans not just the rich elite 💙

[@kevinbrady3063]

I said that exact same thing! Still riden with President Biden and always will! VOTE BLUE 🌊 🗳 💙

[@dbptwg]

teleprompter and prepared speech take a lot of weight off the speaker edit: He used one today, he can't keep his thoughts straight without it

[@cherifernandez3667]

@@kevinbrady3063 Me Too 💙

[@thesaw9988]

Lawrence is also part of mainstream media. And lets face it. They are both old senile men who talk jibberish. That is your joice. That is the state of your democracy. And Trump might even win. You think about that....

[@HermioneGranger-gu7rk]

Thank you so much for this recap. Shame on those who decided Biden lost because he had a horse voice. What a shame on them.

[@karmaalstad5588]

President Biden nailed that stanky side eye when 45-34 was Gish galloping through the debate like a bull in a china shop. President Biden's look said to me "malarkey, 34 times". 💙🪬🧿

[@Dylanh677]

gng that mf couldn’t even give an answer on abortion immigration or the economy his voice wasn’t horse mf wasn’t on earth😂

[@bwofficial1776]

It was more than the hoarse voice. It was the getting lost during questions and trailing off. Trump showed strength, Biden showed that he should be in a memory care facility.

[@karmaalstad5588]

@@bwofficial1776 Malarkey 💙🪬🧿

[@randywatts6969]

hoarse

[@derekgreen2524]

Yawn. If winning the debate meant winning the election, we'd have had a President John Kerry, President Mitt Romney, and President Hillary Clinton. "Winning" a debate does not mean winning the election.

[@katherinereid8378]

Thank you Lawrence! People in the news need to STOP writing Biden off!!

[@paulapii1761]

Mr. Laurence was the only commentator that kept his cool & made sense. Everybody else panicked & made things worse. I'm still voting for Biden

[@jenncece5858]

1000%!!!!!!!!

[@DerrickW30]

You have a better chance of winning with someone else. That debate will be a lasting image in people across the country.

[@calvinthomas8734]

True dat. They lost their minds. They wanted Biden to WWE Donald J Chump. I'm glad Biden was himself. Biden 2024.

[@mikedavis6711]

I agree with Derrick. Everyone is going to remember the debate performance, which was awful. They'll need to replace him asap.

[@paulapii1761]

@@calvinthomas8734 💕 He lies entirely too much!!

[@gregmainer5416]

"Just because you think Alfred may be getting a bit too old to take care of the bat cave, doesn't mean you should replace him with the Joker." ~Jimmy Kimmel

[@rwh1818]

👍 Perfect!

[@michael4250]

Do not be another R.B.Ginsberg catastrophe...drop out now and force them to choose a winning candidate.

[@andreasilverthorne2364]

Exactly, that is,what he must resign.

[@gautreau123]

No need to watch live as it will all be picked over again and again and again....

[@grawss]

Don't listen to talking heads picking it over. They were all saying Joe was perfectly fine prior to this recent debate, and the only possible way they could say that is if all of Joe's supporters never looked. It isn't wise to get your information filtered through giant corporations.

[@gautreau123]

@@grawss I watched the whole debate. Not live.

[@kzim56]

The part about Jason Caffetz is pure gold.

[@user-dq8wb5zx3r]

Joe could have slept through the debate and he would still be the only choice!

[@KeithByron-yb9ql]

Just like Trump at his criminal trials!

[@DivineMagickOccult]

Trump could’ve slept too, and then everybody could be smelling him during the debate. Mr.Shizinpants.

[@blackout07blue]

Biden literally gives us Donald Trump.

[@tcherrington]

@blackout07blue go back to Truth Social and Fox News read nothing is true or logical

[@rriddick8571]

Thank you.

[@hannah4peace]

I'll vote for whoever I think will defeat trump. Right now it's Joe.

[@ryanelliott6706]

As a Republican I truly hope your party keeps thinking that for another 5 months.

[@DustyNickelz]

Yes, and please donate your fair share. Democracy isn’t free. Vote Joe Biden 2024!🌊🇺🇦🌈🇵🇸

[@danielsharp3683]

​@@DustyNickelzI want to laugh at you election night !!!!!

[@breezybreeze12]

Trump will win in a landslide I hope you guys trot Biden out there

[@joemillz10]

@@ryanelliott6706 It's wishful thinking to believe that anyone is going to remember a debate come election day. Especially when there is a guy who's been sentenced to prison on the ballot.

[@user-pm1ex1uu9p]

Outstanding summation. Nice to see a member of the news media using intelligence and reasoning to discuss the debate rather than most of the stories so far just playing up the fact that President Biden sounded off that night (and certainly was sharp at a speech the next day which shows he is still able to perform the job). By the way, I was a Republican voter that voted for Trump the second time, was disgusted with his January 6 actions but also have been won over by Presidents Biden’s actions while in office.

[@traciecombs7030]

There needs to be more coverage on the campaign trail & less talk about this 1 debate! Dems need to be united! 💙

[@hettyshurtleff3099]

Thank you Lawrence. You’re the voice of reason. Will always vote democrat

[@cozmiclongbranch7508]

hahaha!! he just tried to polish a turd cause he literally has no choice of an btw he lies. alot

[@justinh2701]

You lost🤭

[@martinleuchs5403]

Agreed! But millions don’t care for rational reasoning and prefer the liar. That’s frightening for me.

[@justinh2701]

@@martinleuchs5403 CNN lied to you about everything and you keep believing them. So you must be insane

[@Markhopsin]

If Lawrence is the voice of reson, then I'm the Dalai Lama.

[@hidesertroamer]

Trump didn’t freeze. He watched the insurrection on tv for 3 hours and loved every minute of it.

[@feffygracie]

It wasn't an insurrection.

[@hidesertroamer]

@@feffygracie Whatever you need to believe.

[@feffygracie]

@@hidesertroamer Not a belief, a fact.

[@paulrhodes6564]

He offered 10,000 troops to Pelosi to help police it and she turned him down. Jan 6th is Nancy’s fault

[@veenamishra8950]

​@@feffygracieFact is it was an attempted insurrection.

[@gabkarlic565]

I will vote blue across the board. Liars done control my life.

[@SusynStecchi]

Being a master debater (that sounds weird) doesn't make someone a great leader. Joe Biden is a good man surrounded by good people (the complete opposite of Trump), and I want a good person who cares about our country and our citizens and our planet to be my President. Go Joe! Dump Trump!

[@BrianJNelson]

I didn't need to watch the debate because it doesn't change my vote. I will never vote for Trump under any circumstance.

[@SusanDianeHowell]

Maybe you needed to watch.

[@alyda9954]

👍👍 💙💙

[@mkk7641]

I agree.💙✨

[@drhexagonapus]

​@@SusanDianeHowellno, trump simply repeats the lies he's been telling for the last 8 years. Nothing new was learned about either candidate. Asking Trump about anything related to policy or his record is completely pointless and a total waste of time. He doesn't care about policy, and he only knows how to lie about his record.

[@ca6177]

You and me both! I DO NOT WANT TO LISTEN TO THAT CONVICTED CRIMINAL! He lies incessantly!

[@PKing-px5dg]

Actions speak louder than words! Biden 2024!

[@arthurtennessen9680]

Afghanistan and its imprisoned girls and women and men falling off American airplanes while trying to escape. Inflation. Open borders and murdered Americans. Inflation. Failed electric car directive. Inflation. Let me know if I left out anything actually good.

[@TobiasC-mg4zk]

Joe needs to step aside and ride into the sunset. If he chooses not to it’s a disaster looming. Trump is too dangerous.

[@rreichertbkk]

Trump made more than 30 false claims during CNN’s presidential debate

[@billrobbins5874]

​@@arthurtennessen9680trump negotiated the afghan deal. Forget? President Biden was able to negotiate more time for withdrawal.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@arthurtennessen9680 Apparently Joe Biden caused inflation in every developed country on Earth. Wow. Impressive. How'd he do that, again? Magic?

[@janebingham4487]

Thankyou! Thankyou! When the truth is spoken, as you are giving in your broadcast, without lies, I KNOW , YOU STAND FOR DEMOCRACY.A gentleman, with dignity, morals, respect, and always giving both sides, presented in a professional manner!

[@cherricastellon490]

I am voting for Biden. He understands truth and issues.

[@user-ij1qk9ql5t]

The debate had no effect on me. I voting for Biden

[@johnnyc.388]

Maybe your brain shut off while you were watching, cause no effect is crazy

[@davidthompson7817]

@@johnnyc.388 Maybe he’s not a snowflake.🤭

[@98MAzdaMilleniaS]

@@johnnyc.388straight vegetable bot comment

[@ryanelliott6706]

Can’t fix stupid.

[@roguetrader33]

What about millions of other voters??

[@hjomnp09mgh]

I still support Biden. The problem is it doesn't matter who runs against Trump, if he loses and I believe we have enough sane people in this country that will vote against him, he won't accept the results. So we can expect another Jan 6, and 60 plus court cases.

[@marthamartha3222]

True 😢

[@tamikacoleman830]

this is just my opinion... but trump doesnt care about votes. His plan is to STEAL IT. He has judges in his pocket and supreme court justices. His plan is the same as before with more legislatures refusing to certify the results if Biden wins. Then it will go to either the house and/or supreme court. I pray that Biden and his team has a plan for that. It's not gonna be about votes. Please do vote tho. The more votes we get, the more ridiculous trump will look saying he won but that isn't his focus. Again, just my opinion...

[@arthurtennessen9680]

That is insane.

[@bizygirl1]

Well just have to expect and prepare

[@KingJohnVA]

We won’t have a repeat of Jan 6 this time around. Those idiots will find out the hard way not to try that again.

[@pinkyhodgkins2185]

Mr. O'Donnell, thank you so much for this.

[@anonymously.anonymous5589]

I wished more people watched Lawrence O'Donnell.

[@user-fi6tq3mo3q]

He’s biased lady. He decides for you. Thats not fair.

[@mpojr]

l wonder why they dont?

[@rosemarieuy294]

There is a reason why only few stupid people tune in to this dumb guy.

[@Sonic_Aenima]

Don't hold your breath

[@beverleyreid8258]

Me too

[@spin8881]

I don’t watch debates because I know I will vote for President Biden. And I know tRum will lies and I can’t stand him.

[@tedbell4416]

So delusional

[@zepplysRoadshow]

Not really​@@tedbell4416

[@XSD.1.]

@@tedbell4416The debates are delusional yes

[@katehall9812]

There's a reason to watch & to hear those lies. If you hear them from your neighbors' mouths, you can relieve them of their misinformed state. Maybe correct those lies out loud - since t & b were just treason-slug's tag-team & never ✔️d him at all.

[@LauraMe...]

It was hard to watch the Orange Pig talk. Every time he opened his mouth the lies fell out like raw sewage.

[@melissad8824]

Better to have a bad 90 minute debate than fail to protect democracy and the rule of law for 187 minutes on Jan 6th.

[@thilomanten8701]

When Trump named everything befire and after Jan. 6th this alone would have been a steep template for Biden to give Trump a verbal beating...did he grab that chance?!

[@user-sg6sv9oi6i]

melissad8824 - Exactly 💯

[@richpomanFU]

You are a parrot. A sheep. A Der Der Der. Yea what they said. Der Der der.

[@Alex-sr3ez]

😂😂😂when all you have is Jan 6 to spout off every 5 minutes you know your party is doomed.

[@blackout07blue]

Biden will give us Trump.

[@carolbode]

Even if they didn’t watch it, they’ll certainly be seeing clips on social media!

[@rosemarieholley6551]

Lawrence is my favorite because he says it as he sees it and does it without the grandstanding of all the other commentators! I love him as the true voice in the wilderness!

[@CthulhuInc]

why wasn't that debate fact-checked in real time?

[@evelynwoolston7]

They wouldn't have the time. Trump's method is to spatter-vomit lies, knowing by the time any one has had time to check one up, another seven has taken its place.

[@dracoargentum9783]

They didn’t want to go through the work of fighting with Trump over fact-checking?

[@franck3279]

Because their priority was that tantrump accept to show up so they can sell advertisment. If agent orange actually believe his lies about being fit, they woud gladly have setup an octogon.

[@LifenaDay525]

Jake Tapper, that’s why.

[@ShawnLamont1997]

Because CNN wanted the chaos

[@DavidElmendorf-zn7th]

Thank you Lawrence. Go Biden and go Team Democracy.

[@hanksta34]

Team "Democracy". Yeah, as long as we agree with you loons, we're a "Democracy"

[@burninwordz0078]

@@hanksta34 Its hilarious to hear the legacy Media call Trump a liar, when they then self-have been lying and covering Bidens health issues..

[@davidthompson7817]

@@hanksta34Lets Go, Babbitt!

[@bwofficial1776]

Go Trump and go team Republic!

[@marcjohnson4385]

So if you didn't see it, it happen, Right 😂

[@lynnmcclary]

He said what happens if the sun is not shining when you are up in the airplane 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@saneasthenextguy196]

It should not matter who is running against Trump, there is no one less qualified or a greater danger to the country.

[@katehall9812]

Ding-ding-ding!

[@fitybux4664]

"Do you want orange Satan, or this guy that's been running the country successfully for 4 years, and had a bad night when he was tired?"

[@xelamercedes]

It should not matter and it does not matter.

[@franck3279]

So, you to are always forgetting Jr and Eric exist?

[@breezybreeze12]

That talking point is losing steam 😂😂 no one believes you Blue MAGA people. You told us nothing was wrong with 46 for 2 years but look at the guy. He’s in bad shape

[@diligentmindz]

The old man or the con man. Not a hard choice, just a ridiculous choice. There is only one choice, America won’t get conned again!

[@Moonewitch]

They're both old.

[@hanksta34]

@@Moonewitch Al Sharpton is too. Where he at? Anyway, Biden's got Dementia. Y'all know it

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

I pray you're right

[@veenamishra8950]

​@@hanksta34 Allies betrayed, Afghanistan set up to fail, Americsns killed & wounded in Syria, Ukraine set up for Putin's invasion... Trump set the stage for a lot of the chaos we now see.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@hanksta34 20 wars started while Trump was "president" and 2020 was the worst year of millions of people's lives.

[@chrisqueen3118]

Bring back the Know Nothing party. The GOP has the perfect candidate for them. Thank you, Lawrence, for being the level head among the Chicken Littles.

[@amirasindi2429]

Debates mean nothing, no idea why they still exist. They were useful prior to smart phones and social media. We know who they are and what they stand for.

[@KingJohnVA]

President Biden is an excellent President. His record speaks for himself. Last night’s debate did nothing to tarnish that in any way. The rally speech showed the world that he still has fire and can do the job for another term. Biden/Harris 2024!🇺🇸

[@MrBond007-k2u]

Do all of you have dementia? 🤔 😂😂😂😂😂

[@justinh2701]

You lost🤭

[@bstove24]

@@justinh2701 Lose the battle but win the war.

[@nunyabusiness3666]

Glad you don't have to feel the affects for the Biden presidency. However the rest of us do. It's over.

[@wolke1955]

🎯

[@davidjames2083]

*The debate "moderation" by CNN, Jake Tapper, and Dana Bash was quite frankly disgraceful. The Flying Monkeys could have done a better job* 😠😡🤬

[@ca6177]

I didn't watch, but I'll take your word for it! I like the analogy! 😊

[@annette-fl2uy]

Maybe their hands were tied.

[@davidkavetsky2377]

Why because they couldn't argue with Trump and help Joe out..The new format backfired you thought it would hurt Trump but like usual Dems have no idea about reality

[@davidjames2083]

@@annette-fl2uy *I have little doubt that they were Annette!*

[@daydays12]

I've given up on Fox ' light ' CNN

[@markdoyle9642]

"The Customer is NOT always Right" Our Family owned a clothing store in Rural Oregon. Most often, the Customer is WRONG, but our job is to build TRUST through HONESTY and tell the Customer that 1970 Plaid Pink Polyester Pants look RIDICULOUS, and wearing Jeans to your daughter's wedding will save you from decades of embarrassment in the family photo album. Lest We Forget!

[@2010marysantos]

From Brazil to Lawrence: thank you!!!! For bringing clarity to this madness!! Exposing the uglyness of Trump, and describing Biden with the kind words he deserves. Trump is trying to set the world in fire for his own personnal gain. You know what they say in Brazil after the first debate? That when trump wins, pres. Lula will not finish his term.

[@LilRebelYell]

If you haven't been paying attention,the world is on fire and it's under Biden's watch.

[@jeremycarter3361]

In my opinion, these monologues will save America. Truth, heart, insight, wisdom. Much appreciated.

[@rosemarieuy294]

Trying to hide the truth when the safety of the country is at stake is not wisdom but foolishness.

[@The_Cadaver]

@@rosemarieuy294 What hiding? Everyone is acknowledging the debate performance was bad. Even Biden.

[@caniican]

Ura fool​@@rosemarieuy294

[@peaoat3608]

I didn't watch the debate. In fact I was puzzled as to why would one debate a convict traitor.

[@calvinthomas8734]

That's what I said. My friend Biden having the stomach to look at Donald J Chump. Wow incredible. Go figure 🤔 that.

[@bwofficial1776]

What traitor? No one at the debate has ever been charged with treason, let alone convicted of it.

[@natesewell9402]

To be fair, trump did not freeze on January 6th, he CHOSE to do nothing because he didn't want it to end. which in my opinion is FAR WORSE than freezing.

[@AverageCarGuy]

What part of tariff do you not understand? China puts a huge tariff on American goods. Which makes American products very expensive in China thereby making them unattractive for Chinese buyers. Putting tariffs on Chinese products will increase their prices and make them less attractive than the American products for American buyers. Then the Chinese have to lower their profits in order to compete again. What do you have to gain by making it seem like this is a lie? The only thing that makes sense is if you are in fact protecting Chinese interests.

[@buckculler108]

This is what these payed Democrat stooges do. They think if they twist the facts to serve their agenda it is not a lie. They are pathetic.😂

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

Lawrence got it right. 10% tariff = 10% increase in price for American consumers.

[@j.g.9655]

@@jameswestmoreland9717oftentimes the selling country absorbs the cost instead of raising prices…

[@bwofficial1776]

@@jameswestmoreland9717 If it's Chinese goods, it's necessary. China needs to be isolated by any means possible.

[@caniican]

Hesa TRAITOR

[@michaeldiogenesbest6127]

"I get knocked down. But, I get up again. You're never gonna keep me down"......

[@rosepham2769]

Thank you

[@jalabi99]

Chumbawumba for president! 😀

[@nk1974]

💯

[@limousinlil]

You always put things in perspective, Lawrence ... thank you!

[@thedownzguy]

Denial isn't just a river in Egypt.

[@Squirrellyone]

Omg! Did you SEE President Biden at his NC Rally?? Magnificent! Dark Brandon is Back! 💙🇺🇸😎💯🌊🌊🌊💙🇺🇸😎💯🌊🌊🌊

[@MrGusPlato]

Magnificent at what, reading a teleprompter?!😂😂

[@user-yx9ye8qe2d]

Joe was not feeling well at the debate

[@jimj.6412]

yep that is why the democrat is trying to get rid of Biden LOL

[@dianesorey7977]

That's my President, picked himself up and brushed himself off and got back at it. You go Biden. I'm behind you all the way!!!

[@rogerwhetstone3034]

As a far right conservative and die hard Trump supporter ,I also strongly endorse Biden as the Democrat candidate for president!😅😅😅

[@Slo-ryde]

@@rogerwhetstone3034all those who supported Hitler, saddam, Putin…. Also “ die hard”..😁

[@LulaMae21]

​@@rogerwhetstone3034So what I'm hearing from you is that you're a traitor who wants to see this country destroyed.

[@stargoddess2344]

This is how you win especially by not being whining about everything.

[@Dennis_510]

Foolish

[@cland1232]

I didn’t know Lawrence was on Friday! Thank you for bringing reality back to the discussion. Lawrence!!!

[@lynneposada8631]

Pretty sad when you are excited people didn’t see the debate 😅

[@leesolomon4806]

That's why I listen to You!!! You are seasoned in your observation of the debate. I'm 72 and I can't run like I used to but I still get to where I am going! My President acted like a Mature Adult! Like My Generation was raised to do Don't be baited by the taunts of other's But respond with humility and dignity!! Proud of you Joe and you too Mr Lawrence!

[@J.M.-nb4gw]

Exactly 💯 well said and spot on 👍

[@icejohnb]

Very well said. Been thinking pretty much the same thing all day.

[@Pilotpaulie]

Biden is a potato off teleprompter and under pressure.

[@PacificForage]

Exactly. After I noticed Joe was losing his voice, I just zoned that out and listened to him talk policies instead of trying to refute all of Trump's lies. He did good.

[@davidthompson7817]

@@PacificForage My great aunt who raised me used to say “…if you don’t have something nice to say about somebody, keep your mouth shut!”.

[@acecchetti5213]

Thank you Lawrence for your sane commentary.

[@viksando5713]

Debate was ridiculous!! VOTE BLUE to keep Americans safe from the TRAITOR and wanna-be DICTATOR!!

[@nhvikas86]

I think one of your anchors said FU to the people who question joe biden, but after the debate, most people saw what happened 😂😂

[@kansasveteran3019]

I didn't watch the debate..cant stand the former guy's voice, yet alone seeing him. It's President Biden all the way to re-election.

[@davidsantor1760]

Tfg, his voice reminds me of a cheese grater to my ears.

[@bcent5758]

Trump talks down to every group of people to a point thats demeaning. When he visits other countries he has no class, he brags about himself and is condescending to other world leaders. How do people like him in the US. Do they have very low self esteem?

[@RoobieRhoo]

Yea, it was painful to watch Trump spew BS to the American people.

[@bwofficial1776]

What former guy? There weren't any transgenders there.