Trump and Pope Contender Luis Antonio Tagle Featured in Morning Rundown Interview
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Donald Trump sits down with NBC News' Kristen Welker for a wide-ranging interview, covering topics like the economy, immigration, and a potential third term. In stark contrast, Sovereignty, a 9-to-1 outsider, defies expectations and wins the Kentucky Derby, with Junior Alvarado, the injured jockey, claiming his first career victory in horse racing's signature event. Among all this, Israeli officials greenlight plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip, cementing a full Israeli occupation of the Palestinian enclave.
Today's Spotlight:
Trump's Post-Presidential Agenda and Horse Racing's Surprise Star
Trump's Interview: Disputes, Defenses, and a Third Term Hint
During his interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker, President Trump defended his handling of the economy and addressed claims that he might circumvent giving immigrants their due process rights. In an unexpected revelation, Trump hinted at a possible second term, stating that he always thought being a two-term president was crucial. He didn't designate a potential successor, however.
Sovereignty Triumphs Over Odds in Kentucky Derby
In a stunning upset, Sovereignty, a 9-to-1 longshot, takes the lead at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, leaving favorite Journalism in second place. Junior Alvarado, the jockey recovering from a shoulder injury, clinches his first career win in horse racing's marquee event after five previous losses.
Hard-Line Israeli Plan to Capture Gaza Strip
Israeli officials have unveiled a plan to further escalate their military offensive in the Gaza Strip and seize the entire Palestinian enclave. The plan involves displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, ensuring humanitarian aid doesn't fall into Hamas' hands, and establishing a full Israeli occupation of Gaza.
More politics news:
- In other political news, NBC News fact-checked some of the more notable instances in which Trump bent the facts or made outright false or misleading claims during his interview. Various reports also circulated that Trump is planning on implementing a 100% tariff on foreign movies, expected to announce an agreement for Washington D.C. to host the 2027 NFL draft, and aiming to "reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt Alcatraz" as a national park.*
- Despite the Kentucky Derby's dramatic outcome, President Trump's interview with NBC News focused more on his post-presidential agenda, with discussions ranging from the economy to his possible third term.
- In a surprising twist, longshot racehorse Sovereignty clinched victory at the Kentucky Derby, defying odds, while injured jockey Junior Alvarado took home his first career win.
- In stark contrast to the triumphs in horse racing, Israeli officials have proposed a hard-line plan to capture the entire Gaza Strip, aiming for a full Israeli occupation of the enclave.
- While Trump's interview revealed his views on various topics, including immigration and his potential third term, there was no agreement on whether certain claims made during the interview were factually accurate, or whether plans to impose tariffs on foreign movies or reopen Alcatraz were underway.
