MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell Makes Surprise Return to Show After Illness

After a two-week absence, Lawrence O’Donnell returned to MSNBC on Tuesday night (April 1), telling his viewers, “It’s great to be back.” The veteran news anchor had only intended to take a week off from his nightly show, The Last Word, citing “exhaustion” over the President Trump news cycle. However, his hiatus soon turned into two weeks after he picked up an infection. Explaining his absence over the weekend, O’Donnell told his X followers, “Thanks to @msnbc team @CapehartJ @AliVelshi @jrpsaki for filling in for me. My week off turned into 2 weeks after I picked up an infection.” He added, “Expect to be back @TheLastWord next week.” O’Donnell was still missing from Monday night’s (March 31) broadcast, with fellow MSNBC reporter Symone Townsend Sanders filling in in his stead. However, the long-time host made his return on Tuesday’s episode, telling his viewers, “It is so great to be...
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