Trump's interview with NBC's Kristen Welker was his first sit-down since winning a second White House term. Here are some takeaways and highlights:
Will Trump seek retribution for his political rivals?: Trump suggested he would not directly order his appointees to go after his rivals, but he did say it's their job to investigate corruption and dishonesty. He said he would not go after President Biden but would leave it up to his attorney general to decide what should happen with special counsel Jack Smith.
Will Trump follow through with mass deportations?: He says yes.
- Families where some are here legally: He said families with mixed immigration status could be deported together to avoid being separated.
- Birthright: Trump says he still intends to end birthright citizenship. That will likely face legal challenges because the 14th Amendment states that "all persons born" in the U.S. are citizens.
- Dreamers: Trump said he wants to find a way to help Dreamers stay in the U.S.
What did Trump say about tariffs raising consumer prices?: Trump did not guarantee that his proposed tariffs would not increase costs for consumers.
Trump defended his controversial Cabinet picks: He defended his Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, who faced the steepest climb to confirmation, as a "very smart guy" and a "military guy."
He referenced jailing members who served on the House's Jan. 6 investigation panel: Trump suggested that those House members, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), should be in jail. Cheney responded to the threat as an "assault on the rule of law." 🔎 Read Cheney's full reaction
What's Trump's plan for Jan. 6 convicts?: Trump said that on Day 1, he will likely pardon individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
^ For what it's worth: Trump's incoming deputy chief of staff for policy, Stephen Miller, says mass deportations will be Trump's first priority.
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