# Lawrence: Donald Trump cares more about prosecuting James Comey than his own war in Iran

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Podcast: [The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-word-with-lawrence-o-donnell-525416)
Published: 2026-05-01T03:23:17+00:00
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Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth faces his second day of questioning on the Iran war. Plus, gas prices surge as Trump's war in Iran drags on. Also, the New York Times petitions the court to unseal Epstein's purported suicide note. And MS Now has new reporting on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's pursuit of the James Comey investigation. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Nicholas Kristof, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Jamie Raskin join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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