NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — December 16
Dec 17, 2024
Garrett Haake, NBC News correspondent, offers insights on the Trump transition in South Florida. He discusses President-elect Trump's bold second-term agenda and his polarizing cabinet picks. The tragic school shooting in Wisconsin raises pressing safety concerns. Haake also unpacks the implications of South Korea's political upheaval as its president faces impeachment. Additionally, he covers the surge of drone sightings in New Jersey, highlighting public concerns and the need for transparency in governance.
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Trump's Press Conference
- President-elect Trump held a lengthy press conference at Mar-a-Lago, addressing various topics.
- He discussed cabinet picks, lawsuits against media companies, and the war in Ukraine.
Fact-Checking Trump
- Trump's claims about TikTok and youth vote numbers don't add up, according to Garrett Haake.
- Trump avoids fully endorsing Kennedy's vaccine conspiracy theories while defending his HHS pick.
Border Wall Claims
- Trump claims border wall pieces are being sold off cheaply and offered back to the government at higher prices.
- This refers to a provision in the NDAA allowing the government to dispose of unused wall sections.