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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell Takes Week-Long Break from Trump Coverage in Second Term

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 04:41 AM

MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell has announced he will take a week-long break from his show, 'The Last Word,' citing exhaustion from covering President Donald Trump's administration during his second term. O'Donnell made the announcement during an appearance on 'The Rachel Maddow Show,' expressing that the first 52 days of Trump's term felt like 92 days to him. O'Donnell emphasized that he did not commit to covering the first 100 days of Trump's presidency, unlike his colleague Rachel Maddow, who pledged to host her show daily during this period. He informed Maddow of his decision to take time off, stating he would return after the break to continue coverage until the 100-day mark. Maddow expressed sadness about O'Donnell's decision but acknowledged the need for self-care. During his announcement, O'Donnell criticized Trump, claiming that the President's 'brain does not work' and suggesting that Trump's recent comments about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer were indicative of a need for a neurological examination. This statement was in response to Trump's remarks about Schumer's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. O'Donnell previously interviewed former President Joe Biden, praising Biden's policies and achievements.

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'Exhausted' Lawrence O'Donnell tells Rachel Maddow that he's taking time off from MSNBC READ: https://t.co/O3mfBpUsQ3 https://t.co/iZwawcEdUg

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MSNBC host takes break from Trump 100-day coverage: ‘I’m exhausted’ Lawrence O’Donnell, who declined to commit to daily coverage of Trump's first 100 days, announced he'll take a week off after 52 days, citing exhaustion. https://t.co/Tnomhzi7fG