MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell Takes Week Off, Citing Exhaustion From Trump Coverage

The veteran host announced his temporary hiatus, attributing it to fatigue from covering the early days of President Trump's second term.

Lawrence O'Donnell, host of MSNBC's 'The Last Word,' announced he will take a week-long break starting immediately, citing exhaustion from covering President Trump's administration.
O'Donnell made the announcement during a handoff with Rachel Maddow, who has committed to hosting daily for the first 100 days of Trump's second term.
He expressed feeling as though the first 52 days of Trump's presidency felt like 92, emphasizing the mental toll of his work.
O'Donnell criticized Trump during his show, claiming the president's mental fitness was questionable following controversial remarks about Senator Chuck Schumer's heritage.
Colleague Rachel Maddow expressed understanding of O'Donnell's decision but noted her sadness over his temporary departure.