NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — July 10
Jul 10, 2025
Nathaniel Moran, the Republican Congressman from Texas's first district, discusses the recovery efforts after catastrophic flooding in his state. He addresses the significant challenges Texas faces and the potential need for improved weather monitoring systems. The conversation shifts to President Trump's struggles with key promises, including his trade agenda and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Additionally, they touch on a federal judge's legal ruling on birthright citizenship and the political ramifications of Medicaid cuts.
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Trump's Shift on Ukraine
- President Trump expresses frustration with Putin but resumes weapons delivery and reviews sanctions against Russia.
- This marks a shift from earlier less supportive comments to Ukraine's President Zelensky.
Trade Deal Promises Fall Short
- President Trump promised 90 trade deals in 90 days but has sent only 22 letters with no new deals.
- His trade ultimatum targets countries like Brazil, mixing politics and economics uniquely.
Politics Influences Trade Tariffs
- Trump mixes political allegiance with trade, penalizing Brazil over their treatment of Bolsonaro.
- Brazil rejects external influence, demonstrating politics' complex influence on trade relations.