NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — May 22
May 22, 2025
Sahil Kapoor, an NBC News journalist covering Capitol Hill, dives into pressing political issues this week. They discuss a tragic shooting involving Israeli embassy staff at the Capitol, highlighting the emotional impact and broader implications of anti-Semitic violence. Kapoor critiques a new health report on children's chronic illnesses for lacking innovative solutions while touching on President Trump's tax and spending bill, which raises ethical concerns amidst ongoing national debt debates. A clash over Harvard's international student enrollment adds fuel to the political fire.
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Shooter Targets Israeli Staff
- The shooter, Elias Rodriguez, targeted a young couple connected to the Israeli embassy, killing them at close range.
- He then walked into the museum, claiming "free Palestine," shocking witnesses and security alike.
FBI Labels Shooting Terror Act
- The FBI and federal authorities quickly labeled the museum shooting as an act of terror due to its anti-Semitic nature.
- Ongoing investigation includes examining the suspect's writings linking motives to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Shooter's Social Media Confusion
- Elias Rodriguez made social media posts and an online manifesto revealing confused, Gaza-related motives.
- Despite targeting specific Israeli embassy staff, investigators found the shooting was seemingly random at close quarters.