Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump's criminal defense team wants Special Counsel Jack Smith held in contempt over court filings. Also, Trump invokes the impeachment clause in the immunity appeal. Plus, House Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the Trump Colorado ballot case. And President Biden plans to deliver a speech on preserving democracy ahead of the January 6 anniversary. Andrew Weissmann, Professor Jack Rakove, Rep. Daniel Goldman, and Sen. Chris Coons join Lawrence O'Donnell.