The New York Times reports that Congressman Matt Gaetz asked Donald Trump for a blanket pre-emptive pardon for himself and congressional allies. “What does that mean? ‘I want a pass, Mr. President, for all crimes I have ever committed in my life’ – and that is quite an ask,” says fmr. federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner. “You don’t ask for a presidential pardon unless you need a presidential pardon.” Aired on 04/07/2021. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell: Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ""The West Wing,"" Lawrence O'Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. O'Donnell convenes diverse panels of guests, including a variety of politicians and cultural voices, to offer unique viewpoints and perspective. In his signature style, O'Donnell highlights the latest news developments and offers his take on the political stories driving the national conversation. MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, Meet the Press Daily, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, Hardball, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and more. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc Subscribe to MSNBC Newsletter: http://MSNBC.com/NewslettersYouTube Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc Follow MSNBC on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/Instamsnbc #CongressmanMattGaetz #GlennKirschner #MSNBC Fmr. Federal Prosecutor: Matt Gaetz Is ‘His Own Worst Enemy’ | The Last Word | MSNBC