Lawrence: Trump’s indictments will make debates with Biden 'theater of the absurd'

Now that President Biden and Donald Trump have accepted invitations to two televised debates, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains why the audience at home might not hear President Biden comment on any of Donald Trump’s criminal cases. Lawrence explains that President Biden is a “more careful lawyer than Richard Nixon” who nearly caused a mistrial when then-President Nixon publicly declared Charles Manson guilty of murder during the Manson trial in 1970.



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[Vuchel]

As a European, I do not understand why you would not hold a debate with fact checks, so that every lie can be stopped immediately.

[RandomExitsJT]

The debates won't happen. Trump will back out and blame anyone but himself.

[joannaquanttumphysics]

trump will make it a theater of the absurd

[wmslxxb]

An old president is better than no president but no president is better than a child president! vote blue Biden is true!

[merlin]

The entirety of the past 9 years has been theater of the absurd.

[charlottetracy]

"I hear you're free on Wednesdays." Joe Biden to tRump this a.m. Perfect!! Thanks President Biden and Lawrence!

[mango]

Lawrence is a true asset to the American people. His ability to frame an issue so that everyone understands is a true gift.

[TheDman]

Every Lawrence's monologue deserves a standing ovation. You would make a great moderator Lawrence. 👏👏

[brettfine]

Who thought it is a good idea to debate a criminal who is into alternative facts?

[MatteBlack]

My man Lawrence! Always a brilliant monologue.

[lisataylor]

This so-called debate will embarrass the whole country! Trump will look and sound stupid, whine, lie and cut Biden off over and over again. I remember their last debate. PROUD BOYS, STAND BACK & STAND BY! I wished that Biden had asked Trump what he meant by that comment. We all found out on Jan. 6th!

[peggymclean]

The exact reason a narcissist is the WRONG person for the job!!

[Opinionsrnotfacts]

Through the lens of a narcissist, you can see how he would think the entire NY AG office is focused solely on him and his case.

[Backcountryhiker]

A "dead mic" is the biggest advantage Biden will get. This is the only way to keep the debate civil. Go blue!

[u.s.family]

MSNBC Lawrence O'Donnell Experience & Wisdom: Superb Reporting.

[mikebenda]

That man is so toxic that he’s poisoned the entire republican party.

[jodyharnish]

I used to judge debates, and Trump is the worst debater I've ever seen.

[maryruthfast]

trump doesn't want a Debate he wants to put on his usual floor show.

[michaelblankenau]

Is there any commentator who gets to the gist of practically any subject as well as Lawrence ? Clear eyed, objective, and articulate . A true master and a pleasure to listen to .

[andreaperry]

When trump took out 3 full page ads demanding the central park 5 get the death penalty they hadnt gone to trial yet.