Nov. 17 — Sen. Markwayne Mullin and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

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🗓️ 17 November 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) reacts to Democrats’ losses in the 2024 election. Amna Nawaz, Eugene Daniels, Jen Psaki and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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0:00.0	This Sunday, confirmation battles.
0:04.3	President-elect Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks are sending shockwaves through Washington
0:10.3	and raising questions about how he will carry out his second administration.
0:15.3	I don't think it's a serious nomination for the Attorney General.
0:18.8	I was shocked that he has been nominated.
0:22.6	I have concerns that he can't get across the finish line.
0:25.6	It must be the worst nomination for a cabinet position in American history.
0:29.6	Will the Senate approve Mr. Trump's picks?
0:32.6	Plus, total control.
0:34.6	Republicans take charge of both chambers of Congress, clearing a path for Mr. Trump to enact his policy plans.
0:42.3	We are going to raise an America first banner above this place. We have a mandate from the American people.
0:47.3	We should regard this election not merely as a defeat, but more importantly, as a challenge.
0:53.3	How will Democrats operate with the GOP in control?
0:58.0	Politics is tough, and it's, in many cases, not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today.
1:05.0	My guest this morning, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Republican Senator Mark
1:10.0	Wayne Mullen of Oklahoma.
1:12.1	Joining me for insight and analysis are Amna Navaz, co-anchor of PBS News Hour, Politico
1:18.3	Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels, former White House Press Secretary Jen Saki, and Lonnie Chen,
1:25.2	a fellow at the Hoover Institution. Welcome to Sunday. It's Meet the Press.
1:31.8	From NBC News in Washington, the longest running show in television history. This is Meet the
1:38.1	Press with Kristen Welk. Good Sunday morning. President-elect Donald Trump is racing to assemble his cabinet,
1:46.8	making it clear the most important qualification may be personal loyalty to him.
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