That is the reality for MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell, who announced that he is stepping away after 50 days of covering the president and his administration after claiming he is “exhausted.”

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell needs a vacation because of President Trump. The veteran cable news anchor and host of "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" said on Thursday night that he is "exhausted" by the president's return to the White House and that he will be taking next week off for some much needed rest and relaxation.

Before departing for time off, the host said Americans have "a president of the United States whose brain does not work."