NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — October 15
Oct 15, 2025
Former President Trump discusses his administration's key policies on crime and foreign relations, highlighting efforts to combat cartels and his stance on prosecuting political rivals. Monica Alba offers sharp insights as a White House correspondent on the administration's legal challenges. Ryan Reilly dives into the implications of DOJ actions and critiques of the justice system. The podcast also tackles the Supreme Court's potential changes to the Voting Rights Act, which could have significant impacts on future elections.
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Crime Crackdown As Central Message
- The White House is framing a sustained "crime crackdown" using National Guard and federal forces as a top priority.
- Monica Alba warns legal resistance and court challenges often follow these federal interventions.
Maritime Strikes Framed As Major Success
- Trump claimed maritime interdiction nearly halted drug shipments by sea and promised to shift focus to land.
- He presented boat strikes as saving "25,000 lives" per interdicted vessel to justify offensive actions.
CIA Authorization In Venezuela Claimed
- President Trump said he authorized CIA operations in Venezuela citing prisoner releases and drug flows.
- Monica Alba and lawmakers seek more unedited evidence and briefing detail on those strikes.