Meet the Press NOW — September 19
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This episode of Meet the Press delves into a variety of pressing issues, starting with the revelation of Iranian hackers sending stolen information from the Trump campaign to Biden campaign associates. While the Trump campaign accuses the Biden campaign of illegal spying and collusion with Iran, these claims lack evidence. The episode then shifts to Trump's planned visit to Springfield, Ohio, where his campaign has spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants, causing local officials to express concern about the strain on resources and the fear caused by Trump's rhetoric. The episode further explores the economy, with President Biden touting progress made by his administration in fighting inflation. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing this progress and the need for continued work. However, the potential for a government shutdown looms as House Republicans reject their own funding bill, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson's plan B unclear. The episode then turns to the 2024 election, analyzing the latest polls in key swing states, showing a close race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. The panel discusses the importance of the economy, immigration, and abortion in the election, highlighting the significant gender gap and Trump's struggle to gain support among women. The episode also examines JD Vance's health care proposal, which suggests separating people with pre-existing conditions into a separate insurance pool. The panel discusses the potential implications of this proposal and its alignment with Trump's health care policy. Finally, the episode reports on the recent wave of attacks in Lebanon, including explosions of Hezbollah-owned walkie-talkies and pagers, followed by Israeli air and artillery strikes. Hezbollah vows to retaliate, raising concerns about a potential escalation into a full-scale war. The episode concludes with an interview with Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmitt, who discusses the state's election security measures and the threats faced by election workers. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring a smooth election and the need for law enforcement to protect election workers.
Outlines
Introduction and Overview
This segment introduces the episode of Meet the Press, highlighting the upcoming topics, including the presidential race, Iranian election interference, the potential government shutdown, and other pressing issues.
Iranian Hacking and Trump's Accusations
This segment discusses the revelation that Iranian hackers sent stolen information from the Trump campaign to Biden campaign associates. The Trump campaign accuses the Biden campaign of illegally spying and President Biden of working with Iran, but these claims are unsubstantiated.
Trump's Springfield Visit and False Claims about Haitian Migrants
This segment focuses on Trump's planned visit to Springfield, Ohio, a city where his campaign has spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants. Local officials express concern about the strain on resources and the fear caused by Trump's rhetoric.
The Economy and the Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Cut
This segment covers President Biden's speech on the economy, where he touts progress made by his administration in fighting inflation. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing this progress and the need for continued work.
Government Shutdown Looms and Political Stalemate
This segment discusses the House Republicans' rejection of their own funding bill, which could lead to a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident that a shutdown can be averted, but his plan B remains unclear.
Swing State Standoffs and the 2024 Election
This segment analyzes the latest polls in key swing states, showing a close race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. The panel discusses the importance of the economy, immigration, and abortion in the election.
Health Care Debate and Potential Implications
This segment focuses on JD Vance's health care proposal, which suggests separating people with pre-existing conditions into a separate insurance pool. The panel discusses the potential implications of this proposal and its alignment with Trump's health care policy.
Lebanon Rocked by Explosions and Israeli Strikes
This segment reports on the recent wave of attacks in Lebanon, including explosions of Hezbollah-owned walkie-talkies and pagers, followed by Israeli air and artillery strikes. Hezbollah vows to retaliate, raising concerns about a potential escalation into a full-scale war.
Securing the Vote and Protecting Election Workers in Pennsylvania
This segment interviews Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmitt, about the state's election security measures and the threats faced by election workers. He discusses the importance of ensuring a smooth election and the need for law enforcement to protect election workers.
Keywords
Iranian Election Interference
The act of a foreign government, in this case, Iran, attempting to influence the outcome of an election in another country, such as the US presidential election, through hacking, disinformation, or other means.
Spearphishing
A type of cyberattack where attackers send emails that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency, to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
A legal status granted by the US government to nationals of certain countries who are unable to safely return to their home countries due to ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary circumstances.
Government Shutdown
A situation where the US government is unable to operate due to a lack of funding, typically resulting from a failure of Congress to pass a budget or appropriations bill.
Gender Gap
The difference in voting patterns between men and women, often observed in elections where women tend to favor one candidate or party over another.
Pre-existing Condition
A medical condition that an individual has before enrolling in health insurance, which can affect their eligibility for coverage or the cost of premiums.
Hezbollah
A Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group that has been involved in armed conflict with Israel and other regional actors.
Election Security
The measures taken to protect the integrity and security of elections, including safeguarding voting systems, preventing voter fraud, and ensuring the accuracy of vote counting.
Q&A
What evidence is there to support the Trump campaign's accusations of illegal spying and collusion with Iran by the Biden campaign?
There is no evidence to support these accusations. US intelligence agencies have confirmed that Iranian hackers sent stolen information from the Trump campaign to Biden campaign associates, but there is no indication that the Biden campaign used or even opened the emails.
How are local officials in Springfield, Ohio, responding to Trump's planned visit and his false claims about Haitian immigrants?
Local officials are expressing concern about the strain on resources and the fear caused by Trump's rhetoric. They have seen a surge in threats targeting schools, businesses, and the Haitian immigrant community, and they believe that Trump's visit would exacerbate these issues.
What are the potential consequences of the House Republicans' rejection of their own funding bill?
The rejection could lead to a government shutdown at the end of the month if a new funding bill is not passed. Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident that a shutdown can be averted, but his plan B remains unclear. The Senate is currently working on a stopgap funding bill, but it is unclear if this will be enough to prevent a shutdown.
What are the key issues that are shaping the 2024 presidential election?
The economy, immigration, and abortion are among the key issues that are shaping the election. The economy is still the top issue for voters, but abortion has gained some steam, particularly among women. The gender gap is also a significant factor, with Trump struggling to gain support among women.
What are the potential implications of JD Vance's health care proposal?
Vance's proposal, which suggests separating people with pre-existing conditions into a separate insurance pool, could lead to the elimination of protections for pre-existing conditions in the Affordable Care Act. This proposal is not aligned with Trump's health care policy, which has been vague on this issue.
What are the concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?
The recent wave of attacks in Lebanon, including explosions of Hezbollah-owned walkie-talkies and pagers, followed by Israeli air and artillery strikes, has raised concerns about a potential escalation into a full-scale war. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate, and the US is urging both sides to de-escalate. The situation is complex, with multiple actors involved, and it is difficult to predict how the conflict will unfold.
What steps are being taken to secure the vote and protect election workers in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has established an election threats task force to address the threats faced by election workers. Law enforcement is prepared to respond to any attempts to intimidate voters or election workers. The state is also working to ensure a smooth election, but it is important to note that it could take several days to count all of the ballots due to the state's election laws.
Show Notes
NBC News Correspondents Ken Dilanian, Vaughn Hillyard, Mike Memoli and Shaquille Brewster join Meet the Press NOW to explain the fallout from Iran's efforts to hack former president Donald Trump's presidential campaign and threats facing Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. With a potential government shutdown looming at the end of the month, NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur reports on the latest developments in Congress, as House Republicans voted down their own funding bill. Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt discusses threats to election workers and how states are preparing ahead of November.
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