NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW -- April 28
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Apr 28, 2025 Julia Ainsley, NBC News senior Homeland Security correspondent, dives into the rising concerns around mass deportations, especially affecting U.S. citizen children caught in the crossfire. She discusses President Trump's crucial meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ainsley also highlights the significant political landscape in California, including lawsuits against Trump's tariffs and the generational divides shaping views on immigration and leadership.
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Immigration as a Core Trump Focus
- The Trump administration emphasizes immigration and border security as its strongest issue despite controversy.
- It uses imagery of alleged criminal migrants and highlights mass deportations to bolster support.
Challenges in Deporting Citizen Children
- Deportation of U.S. citizen children with their undocumented mothers is contentious.
- Legal counsel access and choice for parents are critical yet possibly compromised during deportations.
Republican Budget Hurdles
- Republicans aim to pass a trillion-dollar spending cut bill quickly but face internal divisions.
- Major issues include Medicaid cuts, tax cut extensions, and Pentagon spending increases.