President-elect Donald Trump has outlined a series of bold and sweeping policy changes he intends to pursue once he takes office on January 20. Among his promises are pardons for individuals convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack and a potential legislative path to secure legal status for Dreamers, young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Additionally, Trump has reiterated his plan to continue the tax cuts from his first term, stating he has no intention of restricting access to abortion pills. His administration will prioritize deporting millions of undocumented immigrants and potentially revisiting the issue of birthright citizenship.
In a recent interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker, Trump discussed a variety of topics regarding his upcoming presidency. He confirmed that one of his first actions will be issuing pardons for those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, arguing that they have been subjected to excessively harsh treatment. Trump also commented on the difficult issue of immigration, stating that deporting undocumented individuals, particularly those with criminal convictions, is a necessary step, though he emphasized the challenges of the process. In the case of mixed-status families, he noted that keeping families together would likely mean sending them all back to their countries of origin.
Trump also reiterated his commitment to ending birthright citizenship, which grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on American soil. He suggested that constitutional amendments might be needed to address this issue. When asked about the possibility of extending legal protections for Dreamers, Trump expressed willingness to work with Democrats on finding a solution that would allow them to remain in the U.S.
Addressing his broader immigration policy, Trump stated that while the focus would be on deporting criminals, there could be a more extensive sweep to remove undocumented immigrants. He acknowledged the complexities and expenses involved but insisted that such actions were necessary. Regarding his past stance on Social Security and Medicare, Trump reaffirmed that he would not raise the age for eligibility or make cuts to these programs as part of any fiscal reforms.
On other policy matters, Trump emphasized his skepticism about the current federal minimum wage, which has remained stagnant at $7.25 per hour since 2009. He expressed a willingness to explore raising the minimum wage in collaboration with state governors. While Trump discussed his vision for replacing Obamacare, he was non-committal on any specific details, only noting that he would consider presenting a new healthcare plan if one emerged that could win broad support.
Turning to foreign policy, Trump touched on his desire to broker a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. He also hinted at a potential reduction in military aid to Ukraine, signaling that his administration would take a different approach to foreign relations. Trump also voiced skepticism about the longevity of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, despite the latter’s persistence through years of conflict.
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When discussing his approach to political retribution, Trump made it clear that while he believes he has been wronged by political adversaries, particularly regarding the January 6th investigation, he does not plan to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate President Joe Biden. Instead, he emphasized that his focus would be on future success, not revenge. However, he did state that those involved in the House’s January 6th committee should face legal consequences for their actions, even suggesting that some should be jailed.
Despite a history of fiery rhetoric, Trump ended the interview with a tone of unity, signaling that his inaugural speech would focus on healing and bringing the nation together, contrasting with his previous address that had famously highlighted “American carnage.”
Trump also commented on his future role in the White House, clarifying that his children, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, would not serve as senior aides this time around. He praised his wife Melania Trump, calling her both “very elegant” and “very popular,” though he did not provide details on what role she might play in the next administration.