Meet the Press NOW — Dec. 5

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss their plans to slash the size of the federal government and rein in spending. Fmr. Gov. Martin O'Malley (D-Md.) explains why he thinks he's the right person to serve as the chairman of the Democratic Party. NBC News National Law Enforcement & Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter reports on the latest developments in the shooting of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko shares his thoughts on the state of the war with Russia and possibility of peace talks.

00:00 Intro
00:45 Musk and Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE priorities
14:08 New images of suspected gunman in CEOs killing
17:36 One-on-one with fmr. Gov. Martin O'Malley (D-MD)
26:31 Panel: Trump defense secretary pick meets with GOP senators
36:20 One-on-one with fmr. Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko
45:38 Trump deportation plan may include efforts to send migrants to countries other than their own

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[AmazingJohnny]

36:50 - Interview with Former President of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Petro Poroshenko ! Thanks for this, NBC NEWS 🇺🇦🤝🇺🇲 ! This is the best President of Indrendence Ukraine 💪🇺🇦 !

[Thorvelt]

35:20 did he just mutter that nobody among the Democrats were left out? What about all of us who want to see US aid to Israel end? Were we not let out? Are we not overwhelmingly the Democratic base??

[TimeSkip-AI]

⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️
00:00:00 - Introduction to Meet the Press
00:00:50 - Plans for Government Efficiency Department
00:01:47 - Republican Senators' Reactions
00:02:46 - Skepticism Surrounding Spending Cuts
00:04:24 - Congressional Dynamics and Spending Cuts
00:11:31 - Conflicts of Interest in Government Spending
00:14:12 - Breaking News: NYC Shooting Investigation
00:17:36 - Democratic Party's Leadership Race
00:20:02 - Economic Realities at Kitchen Table
00:20:53 - Core Economic Fears and Messaging
00:22:06 - Engaging with Kitchen Table Issues
00:23:09 - Improving Online Engagement Strategies
00:24:02 - Future of the Democratic Party
00:25:03 - 2028 Primary Process Insights
00:34:00 - Democratic Party Identity and Legacy
00:38:48 - Ukraine's Global Impact and Support
00:40:08 - Trump's Strategy on Ukraine
00:42:12 - Kellogg's Policy on Military Aid
00:45:00 - Putin's Economic Struggles
00:46:46 - Legal Questions on Deportations
00:48:23 - Past Deportation Policies Reviewed
00:49:50 - Upcoming Exclusive with Trump

[r.b.roberts]

Bottomline, speaking as a Democrat, we lost because of two major failures which emotionally scared the majority of Americans: Unchecked volume and impact of illegal crossings and inflation which's marginal rate was 20 plus percent higher in 2024 than it was in 2020. By the time President Biden closed the Border the emotional damage was done. There was no way out. Most voters apparently were fearful that since VP Harris mentioned in two or more interviews that she wouldn't do anything different and that she had no regrets, that also resonated with those who voted for Trump. They believed by some means he could actually save them from the depair suffered by the severe inundation via illegal Border crossings and the ridiclously high inflation which the present Administration was too slow mitigating. But we also believe the voting majority is in for a rude awakening since things are going to be a lot worse in terms of extraordinarily high inflation universally, which is on trajectory to persist.👍

[tassie]

I’m excited, government efficiency who wouldn’t want that. First cut number of congress men & women, second cut public funding to Musk companies. That’s a start

[SandyWolf-]

Congress spends more time in recess than actually working i say cut pay to Congress unless they start actually working!

[Dystopia-sy]

Trump reducing safety inspections on eggs has already resulted in a minor outbreak in H5n1. I would expect more safety regulations to be reduced. The time for safety precautions could be now. Antibiotics, food supply, bottled water, masks, etc.

[EB-vcub]

So your telling me some billionaires that have no authority, will have influence on what programs get cut?

[JohnOhkumaThiel]

American in Japan: Every time I go to immigration, I wear a Hawaiian shirt. 🌺😊🌺

[jgeorge]

Please stop the "if it's", imo.

[YouSnoozeYouNooze]

34:29 Is she suggesting that he shouldn't run the DNC because he's older, straight, white, or male? Which of these is disqualifying to her?

[geniushughes]

Why aren't they making gain and making money as hard as they're spending it ??😢

[Bobby-kpln]

Social security doesn't come from federal budget folks!

[TrebarunaDithyramb]

I'm sure doge will reign in NASA spending because this is not a heist it's the richest people genuinely concerned about the deficit.

[uncleronstrixie]

Give Ali Vitali this job on Meet The Press permanently. Much, much better!!

[Fatherturtle-imec]

Cut spending by stop spending at space X

[mathtrixmusiclix]

Does anyone else see the connection between multi-millionaires looking to cut funds to the common American and the common American cutting down a multi-millionaire in NYC?

[ShawnHenderson-roiv]

This seems so hypocritical Lloyd Austin was MIA when he had surgery no one knew where he was . The senate vote was 93-2. He is a terrible defense secretary.

[webcamsdelpueblomexico]

Ali, please stay on the show, happy not to hear the usual girl.just be the voice on the show.

[Rajinbin]

All these dems saying they want to slowly tear away all the Trump picks, if Pete drops, then tulsi is next 🙄