Trump team wants Jack Smith held in contempt in federal election case

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s criminal defense team wants Special Counsel Jack Smith held in contempt over court filings. Also, Trump invokes the impeachment clause in the immunity appeal. Plus, House Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the Trump Colorado ballot case. And President Biden plans to deliver a speech on preserving democracy ahead of the January 6 anniversary. Andrew Weissmann, Professor Jack Rakove, Rep. Daniel Goldman, and Sen. Chris Coons join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.