NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — September 15
Sep 15, 2025
Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider from Illinois joins NBC News correspondent Steve Patterson to dive into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. They discuss the political ramifications of the event and what strategies Democrats are implementing to prevent a government shutdown. The conversation also highlights the White House’s countermeasures against rising political violence and touches on recent U.S.-China negotiations regarding TikTok, reflecting the intersection of tech and political tensions.
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DNA And Digital Footprints Drive Investigation
- Investigators found DNA linking suspect Tyler Robinson to a screwdriver and a towel wrapped around the rifle used in the Utah Valley University shooting.
- Officials view digital footprints and messages as key evidence while motive remains unclear.
'Terminally Online' Radicalization Noted
- Utah officials say Robinson came from a conservative family but adopted a different ideology and was "terminally online."
- Authorities and the governor point to internet culture and meme communities as possible radicalizing influences.
White House Frames Threat As Organized Movement
- The White House labeled the threat as left-wing extremism and plans a campaign to "identify, disrupt, dismantle" networks they call domestic terror.
- Experts warn this framing differs from typical counterterrorism focused on organized groups and may overstate networked coordination.