Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — December 2
Dec 2, 2025
U.S. Representative Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican lawmaker, discusses the recent travel ban and critiques the vetting of evacuees, emphasizing congressional inaction. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jay Johnson dives into the complexities of asylum processes and legal ramifications of military strikes. NBC News's Courtney Kuby analyzes the legality of the president's military actions, while Julia Ainsley reports on the travel ban's implications for homeland security. Together, they unpack the political stakes surrounding immigration policy and national security.
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Trump Frames Drug Routes As Targets
- President Trump defended naval strikes and suggested expanding to land strikes against drug production routes.
- He framed Colombia and Venezuela as sources of cocaine and said anyone selling it to the U.S. is "subject to attack."
Large Travel Ban Announced Post-Shooting
- DHS Secretary Noem announced a sweeping travel ban on about 30 countries after a guard shooting.
- Officials tied the move to vetting concerns and political pressure following the attack in Washington, D.C.
Chain Of Command Is Central To Controversy
- Questions remain about who ordered follow-on strikes in the Caribbean and whether commanders saw survivors.
- The chain of command (Hegseth to Admiral Bradley) and orders' scope are central to legal and congressional scrutiny.