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

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Published 2024-05-15
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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All Comments (21)
  • @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.
  • Every Lawrence's monologue deserves a standing ovation. You would make a great moderator Lawrence. 👏👏
  • @mango8918
    Lawrence is a true asset to the American people. His ability to frame an issue so that everyone understands is a true gift.
  • @u.s.family9279
    MSNBC Lawrence O'Donnell Experience & Wisdom: Superb Reporting.
  • @merlin8537
    The entirety of the past 9 years has been theater of the absurd.
  • @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!
  • @RandomExitsJT
    The debates won't happen. Trump will back out and blame anyone but himself.
  • "I hear you're free on Wednesdays." Joe Biden to tRump this a.m. Perfect!! Thanks President Biden and Lawrence!
  • trump doesn't want a Debate he wants to put on his usual floor show.
  • @peggymclean6663
    The exact reason a narcissist is the WRONG person for the job!!
  • @monarogers1848
    I loved when i saw that on my tv!! Made me so proud of President Joe Biden!!!❤❤❤❤❤
  • 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 🍻
  • @user-wm7sl3xx5b
    An old president is better than no president but no president is better than a child president! vote blue Biden is true!
  • A "dead mic" is the biggest advantage Biden will get. This is the only way to keep the debate civil. Go blue!
  • 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 .
  • @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.