Morning Wire Trump Defends Hegseth & Duffy’s Minnesota Ultimatum | 12.3.25
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Dec 3, 2025 
Amanda Prestagiacomo, a Daily Wire reporter specializing in immigration, discusses Minnesota's fraudulent CDL licenses and their implications. Erin Hawley, general counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, dives into a pivotal Supreme Court case regarding pro-life pregnancy centers, highlighting allegations of harassment by New Jersey. They explore the potential nationwide impact of a ruling in favor of these centers, ensuring their protection against state intimidation. Trump's backing of Hegseth amid drug enforcement actions ties the discussion to broader political tensions.
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Administration Stands By Hegseth
- The White House publicly backed Secretary Pete Hegseth and framed narco-smugglers as designated terrorists and enemy combatants.
- The New York Times' initial report was later qualified, softening its central allegation about Hegseth ordering a second strike.
Putin's Demands In Moscow Talks
- Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Putin in Moscow where he rejected recent U.S.-European changes to the peace plan.
- Putin demanded control of Donbass, limits on Ukraine's forces, and recognition of Russian-held territory as conditions.
Revoke Illegal CDL Licenses Quickly
- Do revoke unlawfully issued commercial driver's licenses to comply with federal law and avoid funding cuts.
- Secretary Sean Duffy gave Minnesota 30 days before withholding over $30 million in highway funds.