Trump unclear on commitment to constitutional duties, responding cryptically when questioned.
HOLY BOY, FOLKS!
Trump's chat with NBC's "Meet The Press" left quite the stir. Let me fill ya in on the juicy deets.
First off, Trump talked about his beloved tariffs, which he changes more often than Kim Kardashian changes hairstyles. He said they could be forever, but only if people keep building in the US. Huh? Coz if they think these tariffs will eventually go away, why waste the money? That's his logic.
Now, there was this other interesting bit. When asked if he felt it was necessary to uphold the Constitution, Trump just...didn't really answer. Instead, he mentioned his team of legal eagles, who'd apparently act in accordance with the Supreme Court's say-so.
This discussion took place in the context of whether non-citizens in the US deserve due process. Trump believes that due process for non-citizens would lead to millions of trials. I mean, who doesn't want a million trials, right? But hey, it's their viewpoint.
The backdrop here is a case of a man sent from Maryland to El Salvador despite a court order stating he shouldn't. Guess where he is right now? You guessed it—El Salvador. And a few lawyers are working their magic on that situation.
Speaking of lawyers, Trump also hinted at reopening the famed Alcatraz prison because he's upset about "radical judges" who fight for due process. But, um, Alcatraz is a tourist attraction now. So...
As for the economy, Trump seemed cool with a short-term recession if it means a booming economy in the long run. But the economic data and consumer sentiment don't quite line up with his optimism.
So, there's this ongoing contradiction in Trump's tariff policy. He wants permanent tariffs, but he also keeps yapping about negotiating them away for other benefits. I'm no economist, but that sounds a bit...confusing.
Lastly, Canada's PM, Justin Trudeau, is coming to Washington this week. Trump's been talkin' about slapping some tariffs on them and even annexing the US's northern neighbor. Yikes!
In the end, it's just another volatile conversation from our unpredictable president. Stay tuned, folks! This political drama ain't over yet.
- Steve Inskeep, serving as a Meet The Press correspondent, delved into war-and-conflicts, politics, and policy-and-legislation during the news segment, discussing Trump's views with an emphasis on noncitizens' due process and the Constitution.
- Trump asserted that the tariff policy he frequently adjusts might remain permanent, provided companies continue to build in the United States, leading to a paradox in his policy and creating confusion among businesses.
- The president's perspective on due process for noncitizens suggests that such provisions would result in millions of trials, which has sparked critical discussions in general news and crime-and-justice spheres.
- In response to Trump's statements, a legal team has taken up the case of a man sent from Maryland to El Salvador despite a court order forbidding the move, fighting for the individual's justice.
- Amid the conversation, Trump suggested reopening the closed Alcatraz prison out of dissatisfaction with "radical judges" advocating for due process. However, Alcatraz now functions as a tourist attraction, making such plans impractical.
- Trump expressed an openness to a short-term economic recession, believing it would contribute to long-term growth, while economic data and consumer sentiment reveal inconsistencies with his optimistic projections.
