NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Peter Alexander, NBC News chief White House correspondent, delves into President Trump's primetime address, dissecting his economic claims and the polling disconnect on inflation. Morgan Chesky covers the dramatic courthouse appearance of Nick Reiner in connection with his parents' murders, shedding light on family reactions to the tragedy. Kristen Welker discusses the president's midterm strategy, highlighting gaps in his healthcare promises. This fast-paced discussion brings urgency to impactful political and social issues.
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President's Midterm Framing
- President Trump framed his White House address as an effort to counter public concern about the economy and set the midterm message.
- Kristen Welker noted he offered rhetoric but has not produced a concrete health care plan yet.
Reiner's Court Appearance Details
- Morgan Chesky described Nick Reiner's first court appearance and the surveillance video of his arrest and gas station visit.
- The judge ordered him off camera and his arraignment was pushed to next month amid family statements urging caution.
Surveillance Gaps Hampered Response
- Providence police released images and a map to help find persons linked to the Brown University shooting and urged the public to come forward.
- Officials acknowledged surveillance gaps in older parts of the engineering building increased vulnerability.