Lawrence: Sen. Graham Lied Because He’s ‘Afraid’ Of His Own Words

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains that Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham lied about what he said calling for “riots in the streets” if Trump gets indicted.

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[mark-xxlt]

Lindsey said it, I heard him. He is a coward.

[bubbatheking]

Everybody really knows, D.J.T. has all the dirt on goof boy Lindsey Graham.

[charlesljones]

Lindsey graham threatened a riot because he's afraid that an indictment package will also include him.

[richardthurmond]

It's amazing how some people lie so easily.. with a smile in his face😮

[julianagregnian]

Everyone of these liars must be called out every time they spew their lies and hate. Too late Ms Lindsey…. You said it now own it

[davidatkinson]

Lindsey Graham you can walk back your comments all you want, but you said what you said and you can't take back what you said no matter how many times you try to walk it back. You're no better than Donald Trump.

[bartskid]

Always the BEST with Lawrence. Great show.

[denniskloeth]

Dear Lawrence, the only reason for me to follow every word you say, is the fact that you, like no one else, can explain or simplify relatively clear cases of hypocrisy the way that you do. Not only have I learned something about Lindsey Graham, but, thanks to you, have I now also learned who Strom Thurmond was. At 76, I guess that I am never too old to learn something new about hypocritical GOP politicians like Graham and Thurmond.

[marianned]

If he is indicted there will be so much celebrating in the streets there won't be any room for rioters.😂🤣😆💙💙💙💙💙

[audioartisan]

I'd say there should be parties in the streets, to celebrate justice at last.

[eamagcross]

Not only his words he is, afraid but afraid of it own shadow ✌️

[hannahward]

Love how he’s low key exposing Lindsey graham here 👏 👏 👏

[LearnWithStephen]

When a senator calls for riots in the streets he should be expelled: US Constitition Amendment 14 section 3

[AngelRodriguez-ztnv]

Joe Biden gave the best speech ever and I respect him more for having said the truth about republican magas and their evil ways 👍

[MizWaller]

Who’s surprised that Lindsey Graham is denying that he said what he said?

[BoringTroublemaker]

Hearing Biden yelling “whose side are you on!” at those traitors is good for my soul right now

[randytrentham]

A well deserved scathing review of Lindsey Graham.
Great job Lawrence.

[Hughesbayou]

Back before the 2016 election I had a more right leaning friend tell me he was going to vote for Trump because he was mad at the Republicans he had always supported and he wanted to do something that would eventually ruin them. I haven't seen him in awhile but I have to try to remember to ask him if he's happy now.

[ernestinesmith]

Thanks for telling it like it is Mr. O'Donnell

[grizzlynad]

My ‘god’, that was a savage take down of Graham, just using the facts. One of the few times he’s been honest is when he said that if Trump won the nomination, it would ‘lead to the destruction of the GOP and it would be deserved’. 🤪