NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — September 23
Sep 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Vaughn Hilliard, NBC's White House correspondent, offers insights from the U.N. on President Trump's assertive speech and his nationalist themes. Andrea Mitchell dives deep into the complex geopolitics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and recent Palestinian recognition developments. Freshman Congressman James Walkinshaw tackles the urgent issue of a looming government shutdown, touching on the implications for his constituents and the critical work of the Oversight Committee. It’s a riveting blend of domestic and global challenges!
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U.N. Speech Emphasized American Nationalism
- President Trump delivered a nationalist U.N. speech criticizing the UN and urging allies to follow U.S. lead on migration and energy.
- His administration has cut significant U.N. and humanitarian funding while pressuring Europe to join tougher measures on Russia.
Rapid Shift In Tone On Ukraine
- Trump shifted publicly on Ukraine within hours, moving from threaten-sanctions rhetoric to suggesting Ukraine could win back all territory.
- He stopped short of announcing new U.S. military aid or sanctions, asking Europe to act first.
Stronger Rhetoric On NATO Airspace
- Trump told NATO allies he might back shooting down Russian aircraft if circumstances warranted, signaling stronger deterrence rhetoric.
- Officials stressed this rhetoric lacked accompanying concrete policy commitments or new sanctions.
