Episode

Velshi: Trump about to face down adversary China, 'weakened, overextended' and stuck in his Iran war

Podcast: The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 2488
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he wants Venezuela to be the 51st state. Also, Trump’s war in Iran is hurting the U.S. economy. Plus, Trump’s redistricting war escalates nationwide. And Trump’s second term retribution campaign continues. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Norm Eisen, and Barbara McQuade join Ali Velshi.