Francesca Chambers

Francesca Chambers, USA Today’s White House correspondent, dives into the tumultuous relationship between Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. She discusses the friction over immigration policies and skepticism towards foreign aid to Ukraine. Chambers highlights rising tensions between Trump and Putin following a contentious phone call about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Additionally, she touches on the Secret Service's disciplinary actions and the evolving dynamics in Trump's support among conservatives amidst ongoing tragedies and criticisms.

Rep. Adam Smith, a Democratic Congressman and ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, discusses the controversial deployment of troops to Los Angeles amid protests and the complex implications for civil liberties. Francesca Chambers, White House correspondent for USA Today, analyzes public sentiment surrounding immigration policies and the backlash against military involvement in domestic issues. Together, they delve into the financial ramifications of troop presence and upcoming political dynamics as protests escalate.

Jakob Hanke Vela, a POLITICO reporter covering U.S. elections from D.C., and Francesca Chambers, USA Today’s White House correspondent with a decade of electoral experience, dive deep into the U.S. campaign's final days. They discuss the quirky nature of American campaigning, compare it to European elections, and analyze the implications of Trump’s potential return on transatlantic relations. The duo also examines how issues like migration and identity politics are shaping voter sentiment, highlighting the unpredictable landscape as the elections approach.