Lawrence: Trump’s indictments will make debates with Biden 'theater of the absurd'

Now that President Biden and Donald Trump have accepted invitations to two televised debates, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains why the audience at home might not hear President Biden comment on any of Donald Trump’s criminal cases. Lawrence explains that President Biden is a “more careful lawyer than Richard Nixon” who nearly caused a mistrial when then-President Nixon publicly declared Charles Manson guilty of murder during the Manson trial in 1970.
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#Biden #Trump #debate

[@Vuchel]

As a European, I do not understand why you would not hold a debate with fact checks, so that every lie can be stopped immediately.

[@sueshea8204]

As an American, I do not understand.

[@thomaspirog3616]

Democrats would never allow that. They couldn't lie non stop.

[@MsIndieRay]

That Dale guy (don't know his last name) should be there. He's tracked every single stinkin' lie trump has told. He's on CNN all the time.

[@ez-ei9th]

America allows free speech

[@helenpellegrino7759]

​@@MsIndieRayHis name is Daniel Dale

[@brettfine3444]

Who thought it is a good idea to debate a criminal who is into alternative facts?

[@SNOOPYSNOOP1A]

THAT'S WHY THEY HAVE FACT-CHECKERS & WILL ALSO CUT OFF HIS MIC WHEN HE DOESN'T SHUT UP LIKE THEY DID THE LAST TIME 😂😂😂

[@katalac]

Like they did the last time?😂

[@anthony27334]

Unfortunately a lot of MAGATS wouldn't agree.. so there needs to be a debate for the rest of the American people

[@zakglove6536]

Why are they both afraid to debate RFK? DT & JB are both criminals and are threatening Democracy. Biden was afraid to debate Biden in the primaries forcing RFK to run independent. A coward should not be president.

[@TheCbselect]

What are joes alternative facts?

[@diegomerizalde3746]

Every Lawrence's monologue deserves a standing ovation. You would make a great moderator Lawrence. 👏👏

[@AnaterZ]

Being better than Scarborough/Mika love birds and RACHEL maddow is not an accomplishment

[@marciamariethompson6463]

​@@AnaterZ😂😂You're just JEALOUS because faux misinformation does NOT have any intelligent person that can match MSNBC. 😂😂

[@AnaterZ]

@@marciamariethompson6463 I am not jealous. I am making fun of you. Faux sucks too.

[@bravewave2084]

​@@AnaterZhere you are again uttering insults.

[@macforme]

@@AnaterZ I like Joe, Mika and Rachel...a lot.... but this presentation by Lawrence was ...regal!

[@lisataylor4905]

This so-called debate will embarrass the whole country! Trump will look and sound stupid, whine, lie and cut Biden off over and over again. I remember their last debate. PROUD BOYS, STAND BACK & STAND BY! I wished that Biden had asked Trump what he meant by that comment. We all found out on Jan. 6th!

[@TheMangoMussolini]

Which is why there's a dead mic provision in the proceedings.

[@charlessandoval3382]

It will embarrass the overly sensitive political elites. The rest of the country is filled with crass people who love a good loud argument .

[@misschief3]

if it happens trump should be in a soundproof booth - for both the people and for President Biden

[@jesse-gz1ri]

Biden again will be debating an unarmed opponent in regards to intellect and articulation, not to mention reality.

[@melindahall5062]

Microphone silence button.

[@merlin8537]

The entirety of the past 9 years has been theater of the absurd.

[@SNOOPYSNOOP1A]

MAGA MAGA MAGA, YEAH RIGHT 😏😂🤣

[@Garnet20]

Yes

[@Sarah-said]

Yes, by Trump, MAGA politicians and the MAGA voters. I'm so tired of hearing from these angry children.

[@joanfrellburg4901]

Because of a malignant narcissist.

[@sclogse1]

Oh, Trump in the 80's, 90's and 00's could add to that.

[@MatteBlack2024]

My man Lawrence! Always a brilliant monologue.

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

Major TDS. It's insane.

[@whiskyjames4200]

One of the best and my favorites.

[@TheEliteFox]

​@ricksterbobolishious7523 Making up a disease to justify someone not liking your preferred candidate is pathetic.

[@xlr8tedzoom]

I like his smirks. That says it all.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@ricksterbobolishious7523 This got old in 2018, get new material.

[@RandomExitsJT]

The debates won't happen. Trump will back out and blame anyone but himself.

[@charlesvorones3612]

I think they will happen because: 1) Trump will do all the talking, interrupting endlessly. 2) The moderator will treat Trump with kid gloves, and never control him. 3) The rules will state that Trump's crimes and trials can't be discussed, further protecting him . 4) A win, win, win for our new dictator.

[@conniegrant939]

I agree

[@joyceroberts3886]

I'll bet a dollar, that's exactly what Coward Donnie will do.

[@gregedmand9939]

Trump is on a hard fade into likely full Alzheimer's. The glib Gish Galloper of 2016 is long gone. So is the interrupting proven liar of 2020. All he is now is a projection artist that foolishly repeats the phrases his dementia addled mind can come up with, like "Biden can't put 2 sentences together". His handlers will never allow him to debate in a strict moderated forum, where he has no audience to feed off of.

[@Baliane22]

Yep

[@mango8918]

Lawrence is a true asset to the American people. His ability to frame an issue so that everyone understands is a true gift.

[@elenalatici9568]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yin-yang-gal]

Lawrence has a talent for communicating and providing a larger context in which to see an issue. I love hearing his take on things! 🎉

[@beckys7876]

He spews opinions🤦🏼‍♀️ Please watch/read real news. Apply critical thinking. Research topics Stop letting other's opinions be spoon fed to you. Makes your brain oatmeal and ripe for brainwashing Sheesh

[@charlottetracy3970]

"I hear you're free on Wednesdays." Joe Biden to tRump this a.m. Perfect!! Thanks President Biden and Lawrence!

[@herballycorrect]

No ear piece, no que cards, and don't give Biden the questions before hand so he can study. It'll be a BLOODBATH. 😝.

[@herballycorrect]

FACTS: "The Trump hush money case is underway in New York. Of all legal cases against Trump, this one is the weakest and most absurd of all. It involves an alleged misdemeanor on which the statute of limitations has already expired, in conjunction with another alleged misdemeanor on which the statute of limitations has also expired, both part of an alleged election interference conspiracy that other courts have already said isn’t a crime. Got that? Also, the bookkeeping violation supposedly involving election interference took place after the election was already over. Even liberal legal scholars can’t find a crime here." --J. Rickards

[@JenniferIlenePerry]

@@herballycorrect Just because you write the word facts in capital letters doesn’t mean what you’re spewing is facts. Spread your propaganda elsewhere. How about in Russia? There’s a lot blowing up over there right now and a lot of flooding.

[@estebanvaldez3632]

​@@herballycorrect President Biden's first question to tRump will be: "Are you going to plead the fifth again?"

[@einienj3281]

😄😄😄

[@user-gw5pp2ur4h]

No debate required. Just be sure to vote.

[@zakglove6536]

Biden is afraid to debate RFK just like he was in the primaries. Another form of Biden blocking democracy from happening. The 2 parties just keep the people fighting so we don't question their corruption and fight amongst ourselves.

[@maryruthfast9677]

trump doesn't want a Debate he wants to put on his usual floor show.

[@anthony27334]

Yes in a big arena full of MAGATS 😂😂

[@sweetspirit1541]

More like his Clown show..

[@charlesvorones3612]

Which is why it's a BAD IDEA for Joe to get himself involved in this. Biden will get nothing out of it, and Trump will talk and interrupt non-stop

[@Christina.Bassford]

Trump is such a bad narcissist that he can’t even let someone else speak

[@Dan-fm9gs]

After these debates they're gonna put Trump on trial for elder abuse

[@u.s.family9279]

MSNBC Lawrence O'Donnell Experience & Wisdom: Superb Reporting.

[@DM-3956]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Hopefully Lawrence gives you a reach around.

[@letsdiveguam7414]

I agree, it was quite interesting to see how little applicability the spectacle of that sort of a debate has to the actual business and responsibilities of being the president. Otherwise, we should just appoint the current winner of "Jeopardy" as the president each year.

[@waldoparsnip1025]

Dudes' got a " touch " of Downs ' ! Look at him !

[@waldoparsnip1025]

dude looks like he has a ' touch ' of Downs '

[@joannaquanttumphysics]

trump will make it a theater of the absurd

[@charlesvorones3612]

Yes. He'll interrupt endlessly, and the moderator will rarely stop him. Trump will do all the talking. And he'll be treated with kid gloves, not just by the moderator, by Biden, who will be a gentleman, and not talk about Trump's crimes. Big mistake all around, for Joe to participate in this.

[@AnaterZ]

@@charlesvorones3612 I am voting for DJT. I would pay good money to see this debate 🙂

[@granifulano]

Well THAT'S a daily occurance

[@bravewave2084]

​@@AnaterZwhat authoritarian country do you come from?

[@Backcountryhiker]

A "dead mic" is the biggest advantage Biden will get. This is the only way to keep the debate civil. Go blue!

[@tulsacaupain2882]

😂😂😂

[@nonya.bizness]

it needs to be UNDER OATH.

[@milehighgimpster]

Why? You got something against free speech?

[@magpietexas9475]

@@nonya.bizness HA! that would only mean something to one of them.

[@RealsaraLK]

Let KZbin block this and ban me

[@peggymclean6663]

The exact reason a narcissist is the WRONG person for the job!!

[@michaelblankenau6598]

Is there any commentator who gets to the gist of practically any subject as well as Lawrence ? Clear eyed , objective , and articulate . A true master and a pleasure to listen to .

[@tommunyon2874]

Were Trump made to adhere to actual rules of forensic debate, moderated by someone who actually had power to enforce the rules, he would be rendered silent.

[@DM-3956]

Yea but nothing could render Biden coherent and truthful.

[@mountainlion1989]

the debate should end instantly if trump ever mentions one single thing about his lawsuits

[@zakglove6536]

Biden renders himself silent all the time it's pretty funny. Him and Trump really are unfit for office.

[@greggieg]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 "redneck tie" is how I heard that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMisuma]

I’m glad, I was not the only one 😅

[@Youtubesubverts1rstamendment]

I'm surprised they didn't show up in white hoods and robes.

[@SNOOPYSNOOP1A]

😂😅😂😅

[@katalac]

Well they were literally wearing red ties..and they were around their necks. So factual statement

[@user-wm7sl3xx5b]

An old president is better than no president but no president is better than a child president! vote blue Biden is true!

[@TheMangoMussolini]

You insult children everywhere. I would take a child president over a criminally indicted narcissist any day.

[@beccimathews2677]

💯

[@dalihbt]

Better than a Child Molester, even worse his own 11 year old daughter.

[@gregc.5684]

@@dalihbt < Gullible to believe anything

[@dalihbt]

@@gregc.5684 < Too Brainwashed to actually read. When his own daughter has publicly and released a written signed statement to back it up. Yes I believe his daughter, is Me Too over now? you hypocrites.

For 20 years I have been careful not to post my thoughts online without careful considerstion. I may have posted maybe ten comments online in that time. Overdue is a compliment to Mr. Lawrence O'Donnell. I am in awe. He is an inspired and most heroic human being. I would be worried if not for him. He is channeling the founding fathers. Cheers 🍻

[@Swnsasy]

I absolutely love to listen, hang on every word for 2 decades of this brilliant man! The way he gives us knowledge is like you said, in awe of his style.

[@Happy2BUp]

Lawrence has kept me sane during these past nine years. I owe him all the money I would have paid a therapist. His years of experience, brilliant analysis and unmatched delivery skills are gifts to each and every citizen of this country. Thank you , Lawrence, for sharing your expertise with us all.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Agree.

[@alanai1981]

@@Happy2BUpHE WORKED HARD TO GET RID OF HIS BOSTON ACCENT

[@waldoparsnip1025]

You're showing your I.Q. , or lack thereof I should say

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Through the lens of a narcissist, you can see how he would think the entire NY AG office is focused solely on him and his case.

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

Biden can't win. Americans want Trump, as the polls show.

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

@@ricksterbobolishious7523 All of America? 😂😂Sadly I bet you think that statement is true.

[@Youtubesubverts1rstamendment]

​@@ricksterbobolishious7523only his delusional cultists.

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

@Opinionsrnotfacts574 you'll find out soon enough. Then you'll realize 2 things. 1: that you're the ones in the cult. And 2: you're completely out of touch with everyday Americans.

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

@Opinionsrnotfacts574 my reply keeps getting deleted. Lol. Welcome to the cult, they control you.

[@nunyabiznez666]

Sad.......when Nixon is the one with higher morality 😑

[@conniegrant939]

🤩

[@AnaterZ]

Talkin bout stuff 50 years ago cause DNC is in such bad shape today LOL

[@fredschnerbert1238]

*BIDEN was against BUSING/de Segregation!* *Delaware was a Slave state* *They didn't join the SOUTH, but Slavery was legal in the state*

[@rreichertbkk]

This is an absolutely outstanding journalistic report and a professional presentation by Laurence O'Donnell - Please continue in this line - I'm sure your outstanding journalistic work is highly appreciated by so many more people. Your excellent journalistic work and dedication to democracy deserve appreciation and recognition.

[@user-tg4ir4yu7x]

Drunk again.

[@nitatarr9445]

I watch The Last Word from Ireland every day. It's always uniquely informative, unwaveringly moral and often able to shift paradigms. Thank you Mr. Lawrence and team!

[@irhonda31]

Oooo, Lawrence is knocking it out of the park lately; always good, but superb in the last few videos! Great description of the televised “debates!”

[@andreaperry938]

When trump took out 3 full page ads demanding the central park 5 get the death penalty they hadnt gone to trial yet.

[@hunting69doehle62]

And he stood by it even after they were exonerated. He wants innocent people to be executed.

[@RaquellePhillips]

Yes, that was disgusting, especially as the evidence has now completely exonerated them, but at the time trump wasn't president, only a sleazy 'business man'. I think that's the difference between the cases. Please don't think I'm defending trump in any way!! I'm appreciating President Joe Biden for his wisdom and his integrity, as well as his ability to control his actions and speech in a way that trump never could!

[@mothernature5828]

He was a citizen just like you at the time He was reacting FROM THE NEWS REPORT. NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE FACT THAT ONE BOY OWN PARENT TURN ON HIM FROM LISTENING TO THE POLICE. TRUMP HAS RELEASED MORE BLACK PEOPLE THAN ANY PRESIDENT SINCE THEN.! YOU LISTENING TO A LIAR RIGHT NOW AND YOU BELIEVE WHAT HE IS SAYING RIGHT? WHAT HAPPRNS WHEN YOU FIND OUT , HE IS LYING? WHAT WILL YOU DO? TRY TO FIX OR PRETEND LIKE ITS NO BIG DEAL? VOTE TRUMP TO STOP THESE WARS! LET HIM FIX WHAT THESE CRIMINALS IN GOVERNMENT HAS BROKEN.

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

I wish they would sue Trump for defamation.

[@dahn57]

Diaper Don STILL insists that they are guilty, and that they STILL should be imprisoned and executed, even though the case has long been closed and the guilty person convicted. He's as much of a racist as any in the Klan, a group his father was a member in high standing

[@oscargr_]

We should ask a federal judge to moderate the debates, and both candidates should be under oath.

[@linwoodnymph6113]

Not a tRump appointed judge!

[@linwoodnymph6113]

Under oath never stopped DJT from lying!

[@oscargr_]

@@linwoodnymph6113 I can live with him lying under oath if there are consequences.

[@brentbeacham9691]

Ol’ Clarence

[@katherineblakely7142]

Thank you, Lawrence! Your elite communication skills are well respected and invaluable! Keep it coming. We appreciate you! 😊

[@oeokosko]

The debate should be on policies but Trump only has one policy: unlimited whine for every occasion.

[@beecnul8r]

As they say in music " the Rump is a one trick pony!"

[@monarogers1848]

I loved when i saw that on my tv!! Made me so proud of President Joe Biden!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@csharpe5787]

Are you proud now?

[@Nguyen_Nu_Quynh_Nghia]

Bạn tự hào vì ông ấy đang làm cho bạn giàu lên à?

[@luckygirl4321]

Me as well 💙💙

[@pattidick9310]

​@@csharpe5787THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE PROUD OF OUR PRESIDENT BIDEN🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stevegarcia3731]

Trump can't remember or pronounce or think.

[@mikebenda]

That man is so toxic that he’s poisoned the entire republican party.

[@sagesufferswell]

Thank you Lawrence, I appreciate how you educate and report in a unique way that doesn't repeat and sensationalize the news.

[@tototataton]

This is Masterclass. Thank you Lawrence.

[@LD-pw7oq]

President Biden = common sense, maturity, virtue, prudence, well-grounded. He'll take the "glow" out of "Orange Glow."

[@stephaniemercer9321]

What common sense? He reads what his handlers give him. Biden of today is not able to debate. Even his invitation to debate President Trump had to be edited four times.

[@Dan-fm9gs]

What color is the sky on the planet that you live on?

[@allaboutlove2295]

Brilliant!!Lawrence O’Donnell , Edward R. Murrow of our time🙏🙏. Introducing history to help make sense of the present is so important.

[@michelebella677]

Thanks for putting the absurdity of presidential debates into context.

[@charlessandoval3382]

Politics in general is an absurdity.

[@charlesmartin1121]

None of this matters unless the jury convicts. Fingers crossed.

[@sandyd3686]

Jurors follow the EVIDENCE and Facts and the TRUTH matters! JUSTICE ⚖️ MATTERS and must PREVAIL!! 💙🎉 ✌️

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Even if they convict, Trump will throw tens of millions in attorney fees to appeal the decision for decades - he knows how to play the system.

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

I'll believe it when I see it. No one in Washington is ever held accountable. I don't believe either side

[@xlr8tedzoom]

@@Opinionsrnotfacts574 He still would go to jail awaiting his appeal. If he got a huge break they could do a appeal bond but with Merchan presiding I doubt Trump would get one.

[@Tom-xn8nn]

​@sandyd3686 right just like the OJ trial

[@tonipolkki4728]

100% DJT will chicken out.

[@mile_high_topher]

Baron will be having another graduation.

[@Alloytribe86]

Trump has nothing to gain from debating a geriatric dementia patient

[@tonipolkki4728]

​@@mile_high_topheror he'll use the "gag order" excuse.

[@Tom-xn8nn]

Trump never shies away from the press even with a gag order

[@razorburn7745]

@Alloytribe86 trump hasn’t put forth any policy specifics yet. All he’s done is whine. He needs to get up there..

[@billytheweasel]

“I hear you’re free on Wednesdays“ instant classic!!!

[@pbwmanagement]

Thank you, Lawrence. I thought I was the only person that thought it was a stupid idea. Your concise analysis gives me hope.

[@chucktaylor4958]

Go Joe. You’re our only hope.

[@conniegrant939]

Vote 🗳️ Blue 💙 and SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY

[@nobodyknows3180]

Help me, Obi-wan KeJoeBi, you're my only hope.

[@Rodzudio]

​@@nobodyknows3180like it...4 years ago,...almost you fought in the clowns war like " in an alternative galaxy far far away" ta da! CLOWN WARS! Darth Dump as the deported diaper stain. 😂😂😂

[@elizabethflynr7561]

Thanks for pointing out the pointlessness of presidential debates.

[@politely_instrusive412]

Learning something new

[@colinsparman26]

Mostly style wins over substance!

[@stevedixon8567]

they only exist because each candidate wants to show they’re brave enough to not back out of one

[@grantdixon230]

Lawrence's research and presentation for his segments are first class.

[@hifinsword]

The debate should have a FACT-CHECKER after every response! Unless the LIES are pointed out, the debate will be meaningless!

[@marvinwilks9108]

Trump have nuthin but insults.

[@zzzsydneyhom1379]

Please come to your senses America!!! Please please please....!!!!!

[@melindamcafee1728]

The thought that Trump can be voted into office again by these clowns makes me sick to my stomach!

[@stacy1857]

That Would Be Wisdom...Slow and Steady Wins The Race. Thinking and pondering things out .... yes. You Speak Nothing But Facts 💯. Thank You Mr.ODonnel. I watch you every night. You are so spot on.

[@katalac]

Thanks for having such a sane mind Lawrence. You're the one that keeps us together ❤

[@user-wt7iw9xw8i]

I think Biden will be fine as long as the monitor shuts off Trump's mike when he exceeds his 2 minutes.

[@booga106]

Trump will probably take to looming over Biden like he did against Hilary

[@jodyharnish9104]

I used to judge debates, and Trump is the worst debater I've ever seen.

[@ohotnitza]

Really? I've heard him called The Master-(de)bater

[@iadorenewyork1]

He reminds me of a boy I knew in junior high school. He didn't know how to debate, but he could cajole, lie, and be a bully.

[@QuiltLady]

Trump doesn’t debate, because you do have to stop talking at some time. He just spews word salads of junk. His best talent.

[@jonathand.terrell3419]

Philosophy major here. Debates are driven to produce a winner. True dialog, in which there is a thesis and an antithesis, produce a higher or greater understanding of the subject in question. Debates could be conducted in accord with the logical rules of inference and an astute moderator, knowledgeable in biases and fallacies in which points are deducted, refereeing the dialog or arguments, and thereby determining a winner. There are formal rules for every kind of game or contest. However, debate is one contest that needs more formal structure and fundamental modifications that, if studied and engaged in properly, would produce not only better debaters, but superlative thinkers as well.

[@suehowie152]

Trump shows his complete lack of self control in debates.

[@dannmarceau9743]

I'd like to ask Trump: Since when does a Dictator run a democratic society?

[@kenjones102]

I don't get it. How can Trump attend a debate if he's in jail?

[@Tom-xn8nn]

Are the walls s4till closing in ?

[@razorburn7745]

His responses will come in the form of prison letters.

[@samsara2883]

Trump will appeal, appeal, appeal, if he is found guilty, it's what he does.

[@richardbeckenbaugh1805]

Trump will get probation. Prison is for poor people.

[@caroljoywolf]

@@samsara2883 Yeah, but if he's convicted, he'll have to do it from a jail cell.

[@whiskyjames4200]

"Donald Trump skip debates like foreplay." Desi Lydic.

[@ohotnitza]

Yeah that was a great line

[@milliecunningham4935]

Lol, for sure

[@Garnet20]

Yes 😄

[@13bustah]

so Desi had weak knees then.

[@zakglove6536]

Biden is a afraid to debate RFK Jr. Trump is too. They're afraid that people will see that he is the best candidate by far and that everything being said about him is lies and propaganda. Why is Biden blocking democracy.

[@PureNRG2]

The big red tie is now and forever will be the symbol for stupid and guilty.

[@darrylsimpson4744]

Along with the big red hat 😂🥴🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Christina.Bassford]

Clown suit

[@amandaalvis5958]

Actually, stupid, evil, guilty, and narcissistic is what it will be known for.

[@jodywho6696]

Thank You Lawrence✨🇺🇸✨💙✨

[@EmmaFre-Haack]

Thank you, this was very to the Point. No need for Shows. America, vote BLUE!

[@charlessandoval3382]

Politics in America has always been about the show . Entertainment sense the very beginning of the republic , the tradition will go on ..

[@cerberus2881]

tantrum trump is incapable of following rules, which in my view is disqualifying.

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

Yet he's still winning! 😂😂😂. Get your tissues ready.

[@cerberus2881]

@@ricksterbobolishious7523 Name one 'win.'

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

@@cerberus2881 2016. 🤣🤣🤣 dumb a$$

[@stephenstjohn5239]

@@ricksterbobolishious7523 Still supporting the traitor, eh? Doesn't say anything good about you.

[@waynefoote3781]

@@cerberus2881 THANK YOU! Even 2016 was a forced and corrupt win. Which is what this trial is about too!

[@rosemaryporter5771]

Biden's 50 years plus governing experience and wisdom... WITH an expert TEAM...

[@joshsanchez4342]

You, Mr Lawrence O’Donnell are a brilliant man!

[@theresapurdy1167]

Thank you for letting the people know that doing wrong will not win

[@csharpe5787]

But they are a both doing wrong!

[@SNOOPYSNOOP1A]

DUH 😅😂

[@faithingod5533]

Like showering with Biden's 11 year old daughter you mean?

[@patriciatheobald]

Trump should have been locked up by now.

[@dctrevett]

trump loses even when he wins - because he's about destruction.

[@rwh1818]

--Don't know that debates are needed. We've already seen how both candidates operate, and we already know their values and the content of their character. (Also, I can't stand when djt rudely interrupts and bullies people.)

[@tanyakleinhans8559]

Lawrence always make sense

[@gregorybrown007]

You speak so clearly Lawerence. You shed light.

[@justintime986]

Please be guilty, please be guilty, please be guilty....

[@LarryGonzalez00]

He IS guilty. He needs to be FOUND guilty by the jury.☮💙🤞

[@tulsacaupain2882]

He is guilty. I suggest please be found, guilty.

[@tuyetpham2838]

trump is guilty

[@Kate-ip8ul]

Please vote BLUE. The only way to stop him.

[@sarahkoch7694]

Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell.

[@MarkoPareigis]

What a great case against presidential debates!

[@lthrrob]

Lawrence O’Donnell, thank you for your monologues. Even for me as a Dutch guy, you explain always perfect. It’s very nice to listen to you.

[@andrewbaker8805]

Thank you for the long days put in for knowledge and translation to the masses in ways we can understand and relate to.

[@rgfjawa6306]

What an impressive and informative food for thought. Thank you.

[@eviechris1]

Lawrence O'Donnell, I am impressed by your narrative; clear, concise, to the point; it is my hope that the American public is listening!! Let us vote for a President who has integrity, intelligence and honesty ; vote for President Joe Biden. 🙏

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Brilliantly put, Lawrence! It's always a spectacle... enjoyable, but unnecessary.

[@chrisyacoback6320]

Thanks Lawrence... well said.

[@jean-pierrebeaujeu774]

Thank you! One of the most cogent commentaries ever made!!

[@bovinityleak2066]

Thats saying a lot. I mean, it was okay.

[@missmiko1]

Thank you, Lawrence! I've said the same thing about these debates and have refused to watch them. A complete waste of time.

[@jamescrosbie8981]

Well said, Mr. O'Donnell. Thankyou for holding this ridiculous conman to account.

[@christinekezell4323]

Very insightful & informative. Thank you

[@nathanahrens6415]

Biden will be fine, Lawrence. Trust me on this one.

[@Garnet20]

Yes I agree

[@NotRose-hf7kr]

Biden is not a Smart leader.

[@elainstill1671]

Trump will back out like the coward he is, maybe he has a graduation of another child he has to, ummm...attend or ummm...something tragic and amazing and brutal and beautiful in some ways.... isn't that amazing?

[@SNOOPYSNOOP1A]

THIS AIN'T HIS FIRST DEBATE HE'S WON AGAINST TRUMP 😂😂😂

[@NotRose-hf7kr]

@@SNOOPYSNOOP1A be happy and dont lie about your poor Economy and your ten million illegals since you became a President . Wake up people , u need a Smart man.

[@sunnyrivers]

As always, on point👏🏼 thank you Lawrence🇺🇸

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

Mr. O'Donell, you are quite brilliant. Thank you for this! Taught me a good deal. Take care...🇲🇶🇨🇦

[@RichardDawson-sz4bz]

Very wise criticism of television presentation of presidential debates. Well done!

[@jalapeno6847]

Moses Mike crossing the streets to bow down to the golden calf.

[@dentatusdentatus1592]

Moses never worshipped the golden calf. Many of the Israelites did.

[@tishlomellini1096]

Vote Biden/Harris/Democrats our democracy is on the line

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Can’t wait to hear some of President Biden’s zingers at the debates!

[@milosterwheeler2520]

They will have to wait until after the trial to schedule any debates - probably on visitors' day. When IS visitors' day on Rikers Island? (Or, they could use his conjugal visits. No one else will be utilizing them.)

[@mrganddrlove]

😂

[@conniemcfalls4357]

They made theirselves look like chumps.🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@Garnet20]

Yes 🤡

[@giennefarcais6834]

themselves, not theirselves

[@csharpe5787]

@@giennefarcais6834You get the point, are you couldn’t have corrected the spelling!

[@SNOOPYSNOOP1A]

YUP YUP 😂😂😂

[@Greblav]

@@csharpe5787 and, not are.

[@CinemaMack]

If you're undecided at this point, a televised debate will not bring you any closer to a decision.

[@alanjbuddendeck186]

Lawrence O'Donnell, your analysis and steady hand of delivery are a master class in maturity and brilliance in parsing issues to the heart of the matter. Thank you for your regular and timely clarity and honesty when speaking to your fellow Americans.

[@IanMcGarrett]

Do you wonder if the red tie guys were thinking about who were going to play them on SNL?

[@oeokosko]

All questions about the charges against Trump should be off the table. Should be policy topics only, with Trump facing breaking his gag orders and contempt of court if he wanders into talk about the court cases, witnesses, jurors, court officials, etc.

[@tonamiller6850]

You heard the piece right? Biden will not speak one word about any legal proceedings.

[@BrentKamrath]

I have so much Respect for you and your outlook about the things going on in America. Tip my hat to you!!

[@jayluck8047]

“Theatre of the absurd?” More like a, “Menagerie of the grotesque.”

[@bentmoerk]

Clock clear, greetings from Norway

[@BrattyBetty]

Hey 🇳🇴 Norway

[@lancejordan2561]

For the debate, the soundman should be instructed to mute the mic for whoever's turn is to shut up.

[@lisaoconnor1854]

Amazing commentary as usual. We need a sensible man like Lawrence in the White House

[@rpij688]

Every time I listen to Lawrence he stuns me again with his remarkable insights.

[@nathanahrens6415]

All Biden has to say is, that's ridiculous. He doesn't have to delve into details.

[@calishere123]

Ridiculous for what? Look Mr. Nathan, I get you hate Trump… alright and to steal a line you just said of “delve into details”… Just ask yourself if you hate Trump that badly, then how are you ok with an open boarder, how are you ok with crimes in cities, how are you ok with inflation still being high, how are you ok with wars going on… How are you ok with all this going on while you sit there complaining about trump… and yes I get you didn’t say trump but if your going to use it with Biden… then pretty much it sums it up

[@dracoargentum9783]

Eh use his time to mock His Broke Fraudulent Smelly Loser’s lack of knowledge about what Special Prosecutors are for.

[@nobodyknows3180]

Or pull out a receipt from his pocket, skim through it, and say "I double checked my receipt and I didn't buy any of your bullsh.."

[@oeokosko]

Only with Trump is it necessary, vital even, to switch the microphone off when not the person's turn to speak.

[@maryhjort7318]

This is such a good report, Lawrence.

[@erasmus9732]

Only Laurence can present the news the way it is meant to be presented. Great job.

[@kehindedurowade5029]

"I hear you're free on Wednesdays." 😂😂