Im john king. Thanks for sharing your day with us. A big week for President Trump. The outline of the first trump budget is being rolled out today. It keeps Campaign Promises to spike up military spending while keeping hands off Social Security and medicare. This budget will be a Public Safety and National Security budget very much based on those two with plenty of other things, but very strong, and it will include a historic increase in defense spending to rebuild the depleated military of the United States of america at a time we most need it. Its about the Previous Administration, president obama and the congress to really identify that these were at least seven nations where this federal government under the Previous Administration didnt feel confident they could get Accurate Information about the people coming in from those countries. And the supporting role of sorts for the president at last nights oscars. As a mexican, as a latin american, as a mieg rabbgrant w as a human being,
And trumps long time friend howard stern said this on his show. I personally wish that he had never run. I told him that. Because i actually think this is something that its going to be detrimental to his Mental Health too because he wants to be liked. He wants to be loved. Were going to talk a lot about that this hour. Get to dana bash, david gergen, jim acosta and jim sciutto. After a welcome and a half of abrupt changes from the Administration Today moved closer to embracing positions long held by the Obama Administration on israeli settlements, sanctions towards iran and even towards russia. Put it into perspective. Temper that thought at least for now. Yes the u. N. Ambassador, nikki haley first comments criticizing russia for military aggression in Eastern Ukraine, its news but balance against weeks and months of public statements by President Trump. Is it a real change . Have to see. Remains to be seen. On israeli policy yes, a mild statement of criticism against settlement buil
President S Immigration policies and the popular view. Celebrities speaking out against President Trump. So whats the impact on the administration . Lets start with the action at the white house. President trump is meeting with the canadian Prime Minister. This is the two of them moments ago talking to Women Business leaders, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau right in front of the camera with his back to the camera. The meeting occurs as the Trump Administration is looking at its first possible staff shakeup. Mike flynn seen there with Vice President pence is under fire for not admitting he discussed u. S. Sanctions with russias ambassador the very day the Obama Administration first levied those sanctions. Hallie jackson, good morning, hallie. How thin is the ice under flynns feet right now . Reporter pretty thin. Lets call it paper thin, ali. Im not sure there is much ice firmed up under Michael Flynns feet. Multiple sources are telling nbc news that aides are encouraging President Trump
Someday we had to decide to make the move. Democrats call it coldhearted and will try to get congress to repeal the order today. This executive order was meanspirited, unamerican. It was implemented in a way that created chaos and confusion across the country and it will only serve to embolden and inspire those around the globe who will do us harm. Emotion from the senates top democrat. President trump, though, not impressed. Im going to ask him who is his acting coach. I know him very well. I dont view him as a crier. Theres a 5 chance it was real, but i think they were fake tears. Significantly, though, this is much more than a partisan fight between the president and the democrats. Many republicans are condemning this action too. Some on the substance arguing the order is a recruiting gift to isis. More republicans, though, are furious that the Trump White House rushed the order out without giving key agencies and the Congress Time to understand it. This process and these conclusion
Australias Prime Minister last saturday. President trump calling the australian refugee agreement a very bad deal. That resettlement deal reached by the Obama Administration will transfer refugees currently living in Detention Centers on islands off australia to the u. S. Im in the going to comment on the conversation. Reporter Prime Minister turnbull repeating to President Trump that according to the deal nearly 1,300 refugees have to pass u. S. Screening requirements. Sources say mr. Trump kept insisting it was a very bad deal, remarking one of these refugees will be the next boston bomber. I always stand up for australia in every forum. Reporter the Prime Minister saying the conversation ended courteously. A source says President Trump abruptly ended the call. Notably the readout of the call provided by the white house on saturday showed no sign of a contentious meeting instead saying both leaders emphasize the enduring strength and closeness of the u. S. Australia relationship. As