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Lawrence: Trump says 'nobody has ever ended one war.' Is that the stupidity or insanity speaking?

Podcast: The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Published: Apr 16, 2026
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is no closer to ending his “war of choice” in Iran. Also, the Trump budget boosts defense spending and cuts programs. Plus, the Trump Justice Department moves to vacate 12 Capitol rioters’ convictions. And Democrats demand more Epstein files detail from the Trump Justice Department. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell.