Meet the Press Aug. 31 — Sen. James Lankford and Rep. Ro Khanna, plus Hoda Kotb
Aug 31, 2025
Sen. James Lankford is a Republican voice from Oklahoma focusing on faith and freedom, while Rep. Ro Khanna represents progressive views in California. They discuss President Trump's aggressive moves to control federal agencies, including the CDC and the Federal Reserve, raising important questions about accountability. Hoda Kotb shares her personal journey of resilience, addressing career changes and motherhood. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, especially among women, in nurturing well-being.
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Khanna Links Tariffs To Economic Strain
- Ro Khanna frames the administration's tariffs and Fed pressure as self-inflicted economic pain.
- He argues tariffs raise inflationary pressure and limit the Fed's ability to cut rates.
Recommend Transparency To Defuse Attacks
- Ro Khanna recommends transparency from Fed nominee Lisa Cook to defuse political attacks.
- He explicitly says she should release her mortgage documents to show the controversy is a political football.
Salesmanship For A Strategic Intel Deal
- Khanna supports a taxpayer stake in Intel but warns the deal must include bigger investment and worker protections.
- He calls for more funding, buy-in from other chip buyers, and labor neutrality conditions.
