And the end of an era, two days after President Trumps return from his first overseas trip as commander in chief, german chancellor Angela Merkel says europe can no longer rely on the United States. So can that Alliance Survive . We begin in the Nations Capital this memorial day. President trump who says he has total confidence in his soninlaw taking time earlier to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, the president laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier before saying a few words. They died in war so that we could live in peace. I believe that god has a special place in heaven for those who lay down their lives so that others may live free from fear and this horrible oppression. And this new video coming into our newsroom of President Trump visiting section 60 of arlington cemetery, a moment of humility as the white house faces growing questions about its ties to russia. New reports over the weekend shining the spotlight on Jared Kushner
The hour, out of headquarters in new york city. We go straight to france where the centrist candidate defeats Marine Le Pen. Matt bradley and msnbc contributor chris dickey are live for us. Start of the top of the hour for us, matt. Where we are right now, we understand that the president elect is on his way to that big celebration down by the louvre. Thats right. Emmanuel macron has already addressed the public, but he seemed to do it in a closed setting in his office and in fact as you mentioned, richard, before we got a sneak peek with some of the cameras. That allowed us to see the makeup being applied so it was clear he wasnt addressing the massive crowds that have gathered under very, very tight security in that iconic louvre in front of the pyramid there. With djs and the rap acts playing, it seems now that macron is going to address the nation once again. This time in front of adoring flag waving crowds. Some waving the french flag. And macron has ridden to power, championing t
Cancel the recess all together. Major event at the white house saying the president hosting the president of south korea. Your strategic patience with the north korean regime has failed and frankly that patience is over. And were allamerican in god we trust living the dream never giving up what we believe. This is pretty much the kickoff of fourth of july weekend. Wouldnt you say . Pete i think like thursday. Abby people are already out going on vacation. Clayton we have the cheapest gas prices right now in like, i dont know, in 200 years. [laughter] abby be a wow, clayton. Clayton this weekend a record on the road. Look out. Abby send us in your photos. I think fourths of july is one of my favorite holidays of the year. It reminds you how great this country is. At a time like right now we need to be reminded of that barbecuing, being with family. Good weather outside. In the fool pool. Hanging with family and friends. Clayton speaking of dogs, we are going to have hot dogs on the show
In the United States senate and it has just turned up another notch. Mr. Trump again ripping into the majority leader, Mitch Mcconnell for failing to repeal obamacare. Mcconnell says the president has excessive expectations for congress. Wait till you hear about their phone call. Also, are the russians taunting President Trump . A spy plane in moscow over d. C. And the president s golf club. What will d. C. Do about it . Nothing. Its legal. Lets get to it. Maybe the fire and fury statement wasnt tough enough. That from President Trump just minutes ago during a meeting with his Security Team at his golf club in new jersey. Frankly, the people that were questioning that statement, was it too tough, maybe it wasnt tough enough. Theyve been doing this to our country for a long time, for many years. Its about time that somebody stuck up for the people of this country and for the people of other countries. And if anything, maybe that statement wasnt tough enough. Shepard the president said n
If true, i dont believe theres a place for him here. Elections roy moore and the growing awareness of Sexual Harassment in politics. My guest this morning republican senator pat toomey, Amy Klobuchar and White House House legislative Affairs Director mark short. Plus President Trump sides with Vladimir Putin over his own intelligence agencies on charges of russian hacking and then says he is with our agencies. I believe that president putin really feels and he feels strongly that he did not meddle in our elections. What he believes is what he believes. What does the president believe . Joining me for insight and analysis are charlie cook, editor and publisher of the cook political report. Nbc News White House correspondent Kristen Welker. Washington post columnist David Ignatius and msnbc political analyst elise jordan. Welcome to sunday. Its meet the press. From nbc news in washington, the longest running show in television history, this is meet the press with chuck todd. Good sunday