Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — December 3
Dec 3, 2025
Garrett Haake, NBC News senior White House correspondent, provides on-the-ground analysis of the White House's response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's controversial orders. Courtney Kuby, a national security specialist, discusses the implications of classified information handling. U.S. Representative Michael McCaul calls for transparency regarding military actions and critiques partisanship in Congress. Steve Kornacki breaks down the surprising results of the Tennessee special election, highlighting shifts in voter demographics that could impact future elections.
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Signal Use Risked Classified Exposure
- The Pentagon IG found classified information in Secretary Hegseth's Signal group chat despite prior denials.
- The report says using a personal phone and Signal for DoD business violated policy and risked exposing operations.
Trump Emphasizes Boat Strikes, Offers Video
- President Trump said he'd release any boat-strike video the Pentagon has and framed the strikes as saving lives.
- He emphasized knocking out boats while avoiding endorsing killing survivors directly.
Maritime Strikes vs. Fentanyl Reality
- The administration claims maritime strikes cut drug flow, but experts note fentanyl deaths mainly come via land routes.
- Courtney Kube warned that boats carry mostly cocaine, not the fentanyl driving most overdose deaths.