NBC Meet the Press December 8 — President-elect Donald Trump
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Dec 8, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump shares his vision for the nation in this revealing interview. He discusses his economic strategies, focusing on tariffs and border security, while defending his cabinet choices. The conversation turns to controversial topics like immigration enforcement and the integrity of the FBI. Trump reflects on political divisions and the repercussions of budget cuts affecting Medicare and Social Security. He also addresses shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards Russia and the implications of these decisions on global relations.
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Trump's Return to Office
- Donald Trump is the first president to win non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland.
- Kristen Welker interviewed Trump, covering topics like the economy, mass deportation, and the January 6th pardons.
Trump and Jerome Powell
- Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has stated that he won't resign even if Trump asks.
- Trump acknowledges this, stating, "if I told him to, he would. But if I asked him to, he probably wouldn't."
Birthright Citizenship
- Trump wants to end birthright citizenship, even suggesting a potential constitutional amendment.
- He finds it ridiculous that anyone who sets foot on US soil becomes a citizen, citing this as a unique American policy.