NBC Meet the Press January 5 – Sen. John Thune, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Adam Schiff
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Jan 5, 2025 
This discussion features John Thune, Senate Majority Leader and Republican from South Dakota, who shares insights on immigration and tax cuts. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader and Democrat from New York, speaks about the need for bipartisan efforts to enhance security and support Dreamers. Adam Schiff, Democratic Senator from California, reflects on the January 6th attack and critiques the Democratic Party's focus on economic issues, stressing the importance of political accountability and preparation for future challenges.
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Deportation Logistics
- Deporting everyone in the U.S. illegally would require significantly increased resources.
- This includes 24 times more detention capacity, agents, judges, and planes.
Tax Cut Costs
- Extending the 2017 tax cuts would cost over $9 trillion.
- This, along with other proposed cuts, raises concerns about increasing national debt.
Pardons and Perception
- Pardoning those involved in the January 6th attack could send a negative message.
- It may be seen as condoning violence against democracy.