MSNBC’s Lawrence O'Donnell Apologizes After Leaked Meltdown

MSNBC’s Lawrence O'Donnell Apologizes After Leaked Meltdown
Lawrence O'Donnell speaks onstage at the Creative Coalition's spotlight awards dinner gala at Marquee on October 14, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Lawrence O'Donnell, the host of MSNBC’s “The Last Word,” apologized for a profanity-laced rant that was caught on video and leaked to Mediaite.

He was not on the air---but cameras were still rolling as he lashed out at people for apparent earpiece problems. “What’s going on? Why am I losing this? ... Who’s asking for a Labor Day rundown in my ear?!?” he asked. “Someone in that control room is out of control,” he continued. A few seconds later, he slammed his fist on the desk.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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