

Meet the Press NOW — June 19
Jun 19, 2025
Matt Bradley, NBC News international correspondent in Tel Aviv, shares insights on President Trump's upcoming decision on U.S. military action in the Middle East. Tia Mitchell, Washington Bureau Chief for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, discusses Latino voter perspectives on Trump's immigration policies amid rising tensions. Savannah Sellers, NBC News Now anchor, highlights the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations and the implications for foreign policy. They also touch on trends in public perceptions and the influence of historical context on current events.
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Trump's Two-Week Iran Decision
- President Trump gives himself a two-week deadline to decide on US military action against Iran.
- The delay aims to allow diplomatic negotiations to possibly prevent escalation of conflict.
US Intelligence on Iran Nukes
- US intelligence assesses Iran is not currently weaponizing its nuclear program.
- The decision to build a nuclear weapon rests with Iran's Supreme Leader, not immediate technical capability.
Diplomacy First, Precise Strike Later
- Exhaust all diplomatic efforts before using military power against Iran.
- Any US military action would likely be a precise airstrike targeting deeply buried nuclear facilities.