Trump Interview on Meet the Press and Pope Contender Luis Antonio Tagle: Morning Roundup - Trump meets with hosts on Meet the Press, discusses various topics; Meanwhile, Luis Antonio Tagle, a contender for the papacy, continues his campaign.
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In a wide-ranging interview with Kristen Welker of "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump discussed economy, immigration, a potential third term, and more. The conversation occurred at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, touching on issues such as tariffs, due process for immigrants, a military parade, and the upcoming 2022 midterm elections.
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Trump's popularity ratings have dipped slightly amidst a flurry of executive actions that have provoked debate on the constitutional powers of a president. Nevertheless, Trump dismissed concerns about his tariff programme.
Here's what Trump had to say about...
→ The economy, as he implements tariffs: "Sure, everything's good. I said, this is a transitional period. I think we're going to do great."
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→ Seeking a third term: "I'll serve eight years, I'll serve two terms. I always thought that was important." *This suggests he won't try to extend his tenure at the White House, but he didn't name a potential successor.
→ Calling out CEOs for business practices he disagrees with, which he did last week to Jeff Bezos when it was reported that Amazon will display tariff charges on selected purchases: "If I think someone's doing something incorrect, wrong, or harmful to the country, I'll call. Wouldn't you want me to call?"
→ A military parade he wants to stage on June 14, which is both Flag Day and his birthday: "It's peanuts compared to the value of doing it," Trump said. Defense officials estimate the cost *could exceed $45 million.
Trump also expressed faith that lawmakers could strike a July 4 deadline to pass legislation for his agenda, claimed he would not take TikTok away from Americans, and predicted his policies will remain popular enough to keep the Republican Party in control of both congressional chambers in the midterm election.
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- The President, in a recent interview, defended his economic policies, stating that the 'good parts' of the economy are his, while the 'bad parts are the Biden economy.'
- Trump expressed his desire to expedite mass deportations, raising concerns about upholding the Constitution's Fifth Amendment, which concerns due process.
- In a surprising move, the President announced plans for a 100% tariff on foreign movies, a decision that has stirred controversy.
