Lawrence: No One Defended Donald Trump After 'Moron' Comment | The Last Word | MSNBC

NBC News reports Rex Tillerson called Trump a "moron" at a Pentagon meeting. Tillerson didn't deny it and, to make matters worse, not one official or aide came out to defend the president. Lawrence O'Donnell discusses with Max Boot, Betsy Woodruff, and Eli Stokols.

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[Yves_Ka]

Finally someone admitting that the emperor doesnt have any clothes on!

[gladeebuyan]

Tillerson is probably scared to leave because he doesnt know what crazy in chief will do when he goes!

[markjohnson]

How's plutocracy working for you America, get money out of politics, end the reality show.

[LowStuff]

I'm more and more surprised by Rex Tillerson. He came into the job as Mr. Big Oil, wanting to have new oil and gas deals done, but recently, especially with the korean crisis he showed statemanship and diplomatic skill. He's taking his job serious. Unlike the 45th.

[robertsmith]

Rex is no fool, he knows "morons" are dangerous. He will not resign without a replacement that can handle Drumpfy.

[ragingmonk]

"Reality Show" Can we cancel next season?

[billm]

Well, we have to give credit to Rex T for being truthful.

[dacj]

"The President" has no clothes.

[MsFreespirit]

TILLERSON IS WAITING FOR PETROLS DEALS TO BE MADE ...BEFORE HE GOES

[pcbacklash_]

Trump's life of money and privilege has insulated him from reality his entire life.  He reminds me of a special needs kid who keeps hitting bunts and everyone drops the ball with a wink to turn them into home runs.  So now he's in the major leagues,  confused and frustrated that everyone doesn't think he's the next Babe Ruth!

[larrypoorman]

" No One Defended Donald Trump After 'Moron' Comment". Oh really, you don't say.

[gonefishing]

It's not so much that Tillerson probably had an unguarded moment of frustration and said what he believed. What is interesting is that some of other people in the meeting so dislike Trump and Tillerson, that they were willing tp leak the story to the press. There must be a lot of unhappiness/resentment among White House staff and Dept. of State staff for this to happen.

[BFDT-]

The evidence is out there that Tillerson (at least by his inaction, but more by his carrying out Trump's hate of government) left the State Department in chaos, with a 32% budget cut...

[joybrautigam]

There is no defense for this glaring truth!!!

[dallassmith]

Ok... Who in Trump's administration has done a 'good job'? Anyone?...Anyone?

[aidancampbell]

They aren't shocked by what he said, they are shocked that he said it in a public forum.

[MJFAN]

A gaf in Washington is when a politician tells the truth

[charliedagoat]

lol "throwing fish at a trained seal" that's exactly what it looked like

[jarlocampbell]

Oh look, here come the guys in the white coats.

[antitrumpster]

"Stupid is as stupid does". Forrest Gump could figure this out