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Rhiannon12866

(207,198 posts)
Fri May 3, 2024, 12:35 AM May 3

Lawrence O'Donnell: I went to Trump's trial and found him in a jail of his own making - The Last Word - MSNBC



MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell went to Manhattan criminal court room 1530 where he saw Criminal Defendant Donald Trump on trial — and the first time in Donald Trump’s life he’s spent in confinement. - Aired on 05/02/2024.
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Rhiannon12866

(207,198 posts)
2. You're more than welcome and I sure agree, Lawrence O'Donnell describes what went on so well, as always
Fri May 3, 2024, 12:44 AM
May 3

Not only the experience, but the emotional climate.

Rhiannon12866

(207,198 posts)
4. You're certainly welcome! I learn so much listening to Lawrence O'Donnell
Fri May 3, 2024, 01:17 AM
May 3

He described his experience and what happened today in the courtroom perfectly.

NJCher

(35,858 posts)
5. I liked the part about how
Fri May 3, 2024, 02:44 AM
May 3

He was the littlest guy at the table, all shrunk like a really old person.

This was indeed a very good segment. I looked up that courtroom artist. She’s an interesting person and her work is very unusual.

Rhiannon12866

(207,198 posts)
6. Lawrence certainly painted a vivid picture so it was easy to imagine what it was like
Fri May 3, 2024, 02:57 AM
May 3

And he has said in the past that TFG had gone after him - but how many hundreds of people does he consider enemies and how many has he sued??

As for the courtroom artist, I hadn't seen her before, but she had an interaction with TFG as well and witnessed his silent confrontation with Lawrence. Earlier this week MSNBC had another courtroom artist on, an older woman whose work has to be the sketches we regularly see. And they are both quite interesting, but I don't envy them one bit!

NJCher

(35,858 posts)
9. I saw her, too
Fri May 3, 2024, 07:56 AM
May 3

Trying hard to remember what she said.

It’s a very unusual job and I think it would be quite an achievement to see your interpretation shown to millions. But wow, the way they describe that courtroom, I don’t think I’d want to be there too long.

Rhiannon12866

(207,198 posts)
11. Same here, yikes! They also said that when the jurors file in, they hurry past TFG without looking!
Fri May 3, 2024, 08:07 AM
May 3

And the first courtroom artist said she was overwhelmed with all the drawings she had to do the day she was interviewed - and, like you said, millions see her sketches. She is also a very valuable asset - she's our eyes on that courtroom.

mucifer

(23,638 posts)
7. My problem is the trump trial is being buried by the msm. They are talking more
Fri May 3, 2024, 06:31 AM
May 3

about the economy and how people can't afford groceries and housing.

But, it is a really good segment by Lawrence.

I really hope this trial convinces enough voters if trump loses. he would probably get some sort of probation.

Rhiannon12866

(207,198 posts)
8. What I don't understand is why the mob he told to raise hell at the Capitol are in prison while he's still walking free
Fri May 3, 2024, 07:00 AM
May 3

And I agree that this was one of Lawrence's best! BTW, he'll be in court again on Friday.

NJCher

(35,858 posts)
10. Everyone knows he cannot observe any
Fri May 3, 2024, 08:02 AM
May 3

Restrictions on his behavior.

Probation would be an exercise in futility.

The very idea is a laugh. Probation from what? Overthrowing established governments?

MagaSmash

(5,631 posts)
12. Of course if the Greasy Orange Degenerate ever got in; there would be no more Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.
Fri May 3, 2024, 09:26 AM
May 3

It would all be replaced with trump State Propaganda.

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