you say they could have three dollars instead of 30 dollars are you saying you're they don't need

Americans could see empty store shelves no I'm no I'm not saying that I'm just saying they don't need

to have 30 dollars they can have three they don't need to have 250 pencils they can have five

but you're basically saying there could be some supply shortages because of the terror.

We're not have to waste money on a trade deficit with China for things we don't need,

for junk that we don't need.

That's President Trump downplaying the impact of his economic policies during a wide-ranging

interview with Meet the Press.

The question is, are Americans willing to make do

with less, as the president says there? Trump was also asked about the shakeup to his cabinet

in the wake of the signal scandal. The question is, does the president still have confidence

in his defense secretary? That's Pete Heggseth. Also ahead, we're going to dig into what could

be a crucial week for House Republicans as

they work to advance the president's legislative agenda. The question is, can they pass it by Memorial Day?

The target date set by one of their own, Speaker Mike Johnson. It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that can always count on NBC's Kristen Welker to bring the heat and the headlines. I'm Ali Vitale on this Monday, May 5th,

and we'll start with exactly those. President Trump's wide-ranging interview on Sundays meet the press.

In one notable moment, while discussing his sweeping immigration crackdown,

President Trump was asked whether he must uphold the Constitution when it comes to deportations.

Take a look at that exchange.

Your Secretary of State says everyone who's here, citizens and non-citizens deserve due process.

Do you agree, Mr. President?

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