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NBC Meet the Press

Meet the Press NOW — March 21

Mar 21, 2025
Courtney Kuby, NBC News senior national security correspondent, sheds light on Elon Musk's eye-opening meeting with Defense Secretary Hegseth and the implications for national security. Rep. Glenn Ivey, a Democratic Congressman from Maryland, voices his concerns over the party's leadership and the looming constitutional crisis. Together, they discuss the challenges ahead for the Democratic Party, the delicate balance of political power, and the urgent need for unity amidst a rapidly changing political landscape.
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  • Trump claims authority over deportations, raising concerns about judicial independence and compliance with court orders.
  • Elon Musk's Pentagon visit highlights issues of transparency and potential conflicts of interest involving private sector influence on government.

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Trump's Judicial Attacks and Presidential Authority

President Trump has intensified his criticisms of the judicial branch, asserting that he possesses almost unlimited authority to deport individuals without court oversight. His remarks include claims regarding the use of wartime powers, specifically invoking a rarely applied wartime act to remove alleged gang members to a super prison in El Salvador without providing sufficient evidence. A judge overseeing the case has expressed concern over the administration’s compliance with existing court orders, questioning whether they violated these orders during deportation actions. Trump's justification for his actions relies on a supposed vetting process, yet the actual criteria and evidence supporting such deportations remain undisclosed and controversial.

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