Lawrence: ‘You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks’

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains how former White House Press Secretary Hope Hicks’ testimony in Donald Trump’s criminal trial shows how her motto of “deny, deny, deny” enabled the Trump White House.



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[einienj]

Hicks was not a disappointment as a witness, but a disappointment as a human being.

[Ariana]

Yes. I have no empathy for Hope Hicks being upset that she buried Trump with her testimony. She assisted in enabling and protecting the monster that harmed... and continues to harm...us all.

[aidacadena]

Hope Hicks would have been one of those complicit Southern women making excuses for slavery back in the day.

[cfrac]

Thank you to that unknown woman in the DA’s office. We cannot thank you enough for your difficult job.

[seantlewis]

I worked for attorneys for about 20 years in IT. One of my regular tasks was data mining, searching for information relevant to a case. I can appreciate the efforts of anyone who does something similar.
Hope Hicks is no hero. She was on the inside, and supported everything Trump wanted. She was a reluctant witness, and I believe told the truth only so she wouldn't be charged herself for perjury.

[urkiddingme]

Thank you for not cutting any slack to Hope Hicks. I'm tired of her being portrayed as an innocent young woman caught up in Trump's net. She was an adult.

[holc]

O'Donnell is the only person I've heard call hope hicks out on her BS

[TomServo_MSTK]

In all honesty, this just bolsters my respect for Cassidy Hutchinson. Two women, in almost the exact same position, faced with the exact same choice of conscience. One decided to keep drinking the Koolaid while the other opened her eyes to the cult she was a part of.

[shirleyjackson]

Hicks chose to be a Trump sycophant. Still is. No sympathy given, and I am a compassionate person

[sjstone.]

Hicks the liar, perjured herself and cried for self pity. Lawrence is brilliant. Vote blue.

[qflpews]

This is a man that is all about integrity, for himself and our country.

[cbauer]

"Bravo" to the young woman in the District Attorney's office!

[celinefederici]

I didn't expect this anti-Hope Hicks tirade from Mr. O'Donnell...but he was right about her and spot on and I learned a lot.

[proudliberal]

She cried because she lost standing in the cult hierarchy. That is the ONLY reason she cried.

[HelmaOsmond]

This was one of the best Lawrence monologues I've ever heard. Spot on!

[heatherstrigens]

You are - along with Rachel - the BEST journalists I’ve seen/heard in decades. DECADES!!! Thank you, Mr. O’Donnell, for doing the best job that can possibly be done in journalism. I love the seriousness with real passion you bring while never missing the absurdity of it. You, along with Ms. Maddow, are certainly born to be doing exactly what you’re doing. And I very much appreciate all your efforts, especially the successes.
Keep up the good work - just keep doing what you’re doing! It’s working!

[Rodsuper]

Wow, this IS the best segment and reflection of Hope Hicks and her white privilege to stay and continue working for Trump. Thank you, Lawrence, for your observation in court, and I hope you can continue.

[terryt.]

Lawrence you got a lot of trolls tonight, they can’t take reality. Must mean you’re doing a good job. Don’t feel sorry for Hope or any other Trumpists, they sold out. Vote Blue.

[petertuohy]

The best editorial of this whole courtroom drama. Very well done Lawrence!!! Nailed it!

[sandragiraudeau]

Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell. Your report on Hicks is epic! 💙