The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Nov. 20

Political Commentary & Analysis - The report highlights Donald Trump's call for the execution of members of Congress, describing it as unprecedented and alarming [2][3] - The American news media is criticized for downplaying the significance of Trump's statements, suggesting a bias or desensitization to his actions [3][4] - The report draws a parallel between the collapse of the "Trump wall" in Congress and the fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing a weakening of Trump's influence [7][10][11] - The report suggests that Trump's power is diminishing, and he may soon be under the full control of a Democratic House and Senate [20] - The report mentions that 58% of registered voters disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing [64] Legal & Ethical Concerns - The report discusses the potential illegality of orders issued by Donald Trump, referencing instances where federal judges have ruled against his actions [28][35] - The report mentions an investigation into whether sensitive grand jury information was illegally shared in connection with investigations of Senator Adam Schiff [49][50] - The report criticizes Trump's pardoning of Robert Packer, who wore a Camp Auschwitz sweatshirt, as evidence of Trump's lack of concern about anti-Semitism [40][41] - The report highlights the importance of military personnel refusing illegal orders, emphasizing that this principle is being challenged during Trump's presidency [24][25][28] Policy & Political Strategy - The Trump administration threatened to withhold nearly $75 million in funding from Pennsylvania over allegedly illegally issued driver's licenses to immigrants [65] - The report discusses the upcoming year-end deadline to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, with Democrats pushing for action and Republicans potentially owning a crisis if they don't cooperate [76][79][80]