Originally published at: REPORT: MSNBC’s O’Donnell ‘Backs Away’ from Unverified Trump-Russia Claim | Sean Hannity
MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell backed-away from unsubstantiated claims he made this week; saying he “made an error in judgment” after reporting on President Trump’s financial relationship with Russian oligarchs.
“Last night I made an error in judgment by reporting an item about the president’s finances that didn’t go through our rigorous verification and standards process. I shouldn’t have reported it and I was wrong to discuss it on the air. I will address the issue on my show tonight,” posted O’Donnell on social media.
Last night I made an error in judgment by reporting an item about the president’s finances that didn’t go through our rigorous verification and standards process. I shouldn’t have reported it and I was wrong to discuss it on the air. I will address the issue on my show tonight.
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) August 28, 2019
The President’s legal team contacted MSNBC and O’Donnell regarding the accusation; threatening action should he fail to retract the report.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
