Good morning, it is 11 00 a. M. Eastern, 8 00 a. M. Pacific. Im jose diazbalart, and we begin this busy hour with the intensifying 2024 race for the white house. This morning former President Donald Trump faces criticism after making a new warning when discussing placing tariffs on cars from china. Were got to put a 100 tariff on every single car that comes across the line, and youre not going to be able to sell those cars. If i get elected. Now, if i dont get recollected, its going to be a blood bath for the whole thats going to be the least of it, its going to be a blood bath for the country. That will be the least of it, but theyre not going to sell those cars. Trumps critics say he was inciting violence, but this morning trump posted he used the term blood bath in reference to imports allowed by President Biden, which he said are killing the auto industry. Meanwhile, the campaign for trumps democratic opponent, President Biden said february was its strongest fundraising month since
The aura ring im Arlette Saenz at the white house. And this is cnn trump allies, surrenders. Peter navarro becoming the first former white house official to be in prison for defying congress. What will his four months in . Isnt look like well talk to an expert on whitecollar crime and well discuss how the former president s legal problems may finally be catching up with him. And former top general in the hot seat on capitol hill as House Republicans hold a highstakes Election Hearing on the Biden Administrations botched withdrawal from Afghanistan Plus escaped from haiti, americans caught in the chaos consuming that country. Now, trying to flee. And just moments, were going to be joined by a Nonprofit Group working to bring them home. Were following these major developing stories and many more all coming in right here to Cnn News Central an infamous first for a once powerful trump ally this morning, donald prompts former white house trade adviser Peter Navarro arrived at a federal pris
More news right now. Right now on Andrea Mitchell reports, former president trump, today scrambling for a half billion dollars in cash to post bond in the new york civil fraud case against him and the trump organization. While saying democrats hate israel and any jewish person that votes for democrats hates their religion. Thats a quote. That set off a political firestorm. This after President Biden and Prime Minister netanyahu argued over rafah. President biden saying they can root out hamas without a fullscale invasion that would kill thousands of civilians. Today, netanyahu says, theres no way to eliminate hamas without entering rafah. Americans allies on russias border. Natos front line against an aggressive russia. Stunned by congress failure to vote for needed help to ukraine. Good day, everyone. Im Andrea Mitchell in washington. Trump said the Democratic Party hate jewish people. His spokeswoman issued a statement that the democrat party, her words, hates israel, has turned into
Lawyers say he has not been able to secure a bond for the 464 million judgment against him. What happens next. A critical decision from the Supreme Court. They have until 5 00 p. M. Eastern to decide whether a controversial Immigration Law can take effect in texas. Were going to look at whats at stake. Violence has escalated to new levels in haiti. The intensifies battle between a gang leader and the Haitian National police as the state Department Works to evacuate u. S. Citizens from the caribbean nation. And three separate shootings unfold within one hour. One person is dead, three others are injured as a florida city is now searching for suspects and answers. Our nbc News Reporters are following the latest developments and joining us now, we want to begin with those new developments from trumps legal team. Nbcs Vaughn Hillyard is following this for us. Good to see you. What are we now hearing from the trump camp about his struggle to secure a bond in his new york civil fraud case .
Will not. [ applause ] but Ukraine Ukraine can stop putin. Ukraine can stop putin if we stand with ukraine and provide the weapons it needs to defend itself. My predecessor and some of you here seek to pery the truth about january 6th. I will not do that. This is a moment to speak the truth than bury the lies. Its a simple choice. We can fight about fixing the border or we can fix it. Im ready to fix it. Send me the border bill now. Here in the Chamber Tonight are families whose loved ones are still being held by hamas. I pledge to all the families i will not rest until we bring every one of your loved ones home. Thats just a small sample of president joe bidens wide ranging and at times down right fiery state of the Union Address. Were going to have complete coverage of his speech and the reaction straight ahead. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this friday, march 8th. Its friday. Its been a long week. Were so glad you spent it with us. Im jonathan lemire. Good morning. An