US President-elect Donald Trump revealed his ambitious agenda for his upcoming term in a wide-ranging interview on NBC news. Trump reiterated his plan to deport all immigrants living in the US illegally over his four-year presidency, while also expressing interest in pursuing a deal to protect “Dreamer” immigrants in the future.
Trump announced that he would take executive action on his first day in office to end birthright citizenship, a right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. This controversial move is expected to face significant legal challenges.
The President-elect also addressed several other critical issues:
- January 6 Pardons: Trump confirmed he would act on pardoning January 6 defendants immediately upon taking office.
- Abortion pills: He stated he would not restrict the availability of abortion pills, signaling a notable position on reproductive rights.
- Federal reserve chair: Trump clarified he has no plans to ask Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to step down.
NATO exit consideration: When asked about NATO, Trump said he “absolutely would consider” exiting the alliance.- Tariffs: He acknowledged that Americans might face higher costs due to tariffs but did not offer guarantees against price hikes.
Critics argue that some of his plans, particularly those targeting immigration and NATO, could ignite fierce debates in Congress and among international allies.