Under the old rules, Steve Bannon could never get a security clearance. But there could be a new rule, the Trump Rule.
Lawrence O'DonnellYou have two people who I would classify as extremists. Donald Trump because of his behavior and Ted Cruz because of his views, leading the Republican Party.
Lawrence O'DonnellIt is lunacy to be bringing refugees into this country who may be terrorists trying to murder Americans.
Lawrence O'DonnellThis is someone [Michael Flynn] who is considered a loyalist and as we have watched this transition process unfold, again roiled by reports of turmoil, Donald Trump seems to be really focusing right now in this initial phase on loyalists.
Lawrence O'Donnell