Lawrence: Tucker Carlson, Virginia voters, and the rest of America are turning on Trump

In a pivotal episode of The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, the host celebrates a historic victory for democracy in Virginia, where voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum to redraw congressional districts in a way that could add up to four Democratic seats in the House of Representatives. This move directly counters Donald Trump’s attempt to gerrymander the map in Texas and other states to maintain Republican control. Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries both emphasize that the vote was a clear rejection of Trump’s authoritarian tactics, corruption, and reckless foreign policy—particularly his war in Iran. The episode highlights a growing national backlash against Trump, underscored by a new poll showing 67% disapproval, and the dramatic shift in former Fox News star Tucker Carlson, who has now publicly criticized Trump over the Iran conflict. O’Donnell also features Rick Waldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, who won a landmark Supreme Court case against Trump’s illegal tariffs and is now receiving over $10 million in refunds, symbolizing a triumph of the rule of law over executive overreach. The episode closes with a powerful message: the American people are reclaiming their democracy, one vote, one lawsuit, and one conscience at a time.