Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — December 4
Dec 4, 2025
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Amy Klobuchar share insights on their bipartisan effort to reunite Ukrainian families. Tensions escalate as military leaders testify about a controversial boat strike tied to drug trafficking. The Israeli ambassador discusses the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, raising concerns about peace and rearmament. The podcast highlights the potential for cross-party cooperation on pressing issues while examining the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.
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Pentagon Controversies Divide Lawmakers
- The Pentagon faces bipartisan scrutiny over a controversial "double-tap" strike and Hegseth's Signal messages.
- Lawmakers differ sharply, with Republicans defending the strikes as lawful and Democrats alarmed by video evidence.
Video Fuels Conflicting Interpretations
- Classified briefings revealed differing interpretations of the video showing the second strike on the boat.
- Senators agreed Admiral Bradley faced a difficult decision and had a JAG present during the mission.
Treat Exoneration Claims With Skepticism
- Do not equate Secretary Hegseth's public claim of "total exoneration" with the inspector general's findings.
- Review the report: transmitting classified information on an unclassified app created operational security risks.