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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S12E12 — May 18, 2025: Trump in the Press

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 12•Episode 12

May 18, 2025: Trump in the Press

7.9/10 · 252 votesMay 18, 202540 min

Ranked #5 of 30 in Season 12•+0.3 vs season avg

John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is becoming an increasing threat to the press, reveals which Minor League Baseball team we've chosen for a rebrand, and explores what it means to "serve kant"!

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Episode Summary

"May 18, 2025: Trump in the Press" is episode 12 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 12. It scored 7.9/10 from 252 votes, ranking #5 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on May 18, 2025.

Next: E13 · June 1, 2025: Air Traffic Controllers Best of Season 12