Episode 93

Jen Psaki examines Donald Trump's second term priorities after his first network TV interview since the November election, including his plans for tariffs, deporting families, ending birthright citizenship, and Obamacare, as well as his controversial cabinet picks. Senator Amy Klobuchar joins to discuss. Later, former National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes reacts to breaking news out of Syria, where rebels seized control of the capital city Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad, effectively ending 13 years of civil war. Later, Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann join Jen to talk about Trump's anticipated campaign of "retribution" and how the Biden administration could issue pre-emptive pardons for people Trump has singled out. Finally Jen talks discusses the shift to younger leadership within the House Democratic Caucus and how Democrats across the country are looking to shake things up. Finally, Jen speaks to New York State Senator James Skoufis, who is running for DNC chair.