Episode

Trump leaves China with no clarity on Iran or Taiwan

Podcast: The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Published: May 16, 2026
Duration seconds: 2560
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Summary

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump leaves China with no policy breakthroughs. Also, the German Chancellor warns of the “social climate” in the United States. Plus, the Trump world thrives as U.S. prices keep rising. And Trump uses the China trip to lobby for his ballroom. Chrystia Freeland, Robert Reich, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Ali Velshi.