NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — January 21
Jan 21, 2025
The podcast dives into President Trump's whirlwind of executive orders on his first day, including a national emergency at the border and pardons for January 6th defendants. It explores the controversies surrounding birthright citizenship and the implications of expanded immigration bans. A key discussion focuses on military involvement in border security and the complexities of U.S.-Mexico relations. Additionally, the impact of executive actions on TikTok and gender recognition policies underscores the significant changes in federal directives and their broader social consequences.
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Trump's First 24 Hours
- President Trump's first 24 hours included executive orders pushing presidential authority.
- These actions target border security, January 6th pardons, federal workers, and the WHO.
Border Actions
- Trump's border actions include declaring a national emergency and deploying military.
- He also aims to end birthright citizenship, despite constitutional enshrinement.
Republican Reaction to Pardons
- Clemency for even violent rioters contradicts prior statements by Trump administration officials.
- Republicans dodged questions, some equating Trump's actions to Biden's pardons.