Trump and Sen. Menendez shouldn't get classified briefings: Rep. Andy Kim - The Last Word - MSNBC

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The House is expected to debate legislation prohibiting lawmakers and candidates charged with certain crimes from receiving classified information, which would likely apply to former president Trump and New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. New Jersey Democratic Congressman Andy Kim, who is running to unseat Sen. Menendez, joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell. - Aired on 03/28/2024.

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1. This is why I wasn't concerned when they said they were "planning" on giving Trump the briefings.

It was the right thing to say and there would have been a shitstorm if Biden had already said Trump wasn't getting briefings. He really shouldn't though.

My thought was giving him his briefing verbally or allow him to read it with no one else allowed in the room. He wouldn't be allowed to keep any copies either. With his comprehension and mental capacity, he probably couldn't reveal much useful anyway if they load it up with big words.

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3. And we know that he never bothered to read the PDBs, he'd rip them up and his staff had to tape them back together

But I agree that he should be denied access to any sensitive classified material. He's that desperate for money now and we know that he has no compunctions about sharing with our long-time adversaries. Not to mention, our relations with Putin are particularly sensitive now.

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5. Biden would have access to Trump's daily briefings wouldn't he? Trump would have no right to exepct

any better than he got while in office. They had to Dick and Jane his briefings and he didn't even bother to read those. Either make it so technical he can't understand a damn thing or make it like a second-grade reader with nothing really useful to anyone. But no copies.

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7. Despite his reluctance to read anything, we know that he stole boxes of classified documents and shared them with others

Anyone else who committed such an act would be in prison by now. Reality Winner stole one and served four years - how many years should TFG get for stealing boxes that went up to the ceiling in his bathroom?? I am convinced he cannot be trusted, especially now when he's so desperate for money.

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2. I watched it live!

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4. And it's being repeated right now!

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6. It was a good show.

It's been awhile since I watched the Last Word.

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8. I was grateful that Lawrence was back tonight, he was sick on Monday so Ali Velshi was filling in for the last two days

And The Last Word is one of my favorites, Lawrence has actual Senate experience and he has the best guests. I always post what's available.