Meet the Press NOW - July 8

Gov. Josh Green (D-Hawaii), who participated in a White House meeting with Democratic governors, defended President Biden amid calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 election. Benjy Sarlin, former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. France finds itself in a political deadlock after a leftist coalition pulls off an unexpected election win. Closing arguments begin in Senator Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) federal corruption trial.
00:00 Intro
00:56 Defiant Biden rejects calls to step aside
12:00 One-on-one with Gov. Josh Green (D-HI)
23:01 Biden hits Trump for staying off the trail
27:58 Panel: RNC passes draft proposal of 2024 Republican platform
37:57 France's leftist coalition beat far-right party in unexpected election victory
41:10 Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidency
42:23 Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as negotiators try to reach cease-fire deal
45:49 Closing arguments begin in federal corruption trial
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#Biden #Trump #2024Election

[@KimDizzle80]

"No one stepped up to challenge Joe Biden" 🤣🤣🤣 Just like no one stepped up to challenge Hilary but the DNC had their thumb on the scale. Waiting for the Democratic party to exercise democracy again.

[@keithrowe1663]

That’s why RFK ran as an independent, he literally couldn’t even get on the ballot in most states and it was his only option

[@peterrobinson1041]

biden will win have fairh

[@dontewashington3250]

Oh Democratic democracy is the best kind. You can vote for anyone you want to so long as it’s joe Biden.

[@DaydreamBreaks]

RFK jr, had to leave the party to run because he did challenge and the DNC denied him they opportunity for a democrat primary.

[@jayscott921]

​@@keithrowe1663 He's on the Independent ticket because he entered the race late and couldn't get the signatures... In the Democratic Party there are still nominees in the race... Go get an education... But, you'll have to move to a blue state to do that...

[@dstarrII8442]

He's not the only one frustrated we're all frustrated that the media is keeping this BS going he says he's not dropping out get over it!!🤬🤬

[@robertplant2059]

Breaking news, Hunter also states he is all in, Bo's widow, and then they will smoke crack!

[@emmawattson3187]

@@robertplant2059 A- HOLE.

[@Nebula37]

It's not "the media". It's us. We want Biden to drop out! He's WAY too old to sway "undecided" and average American voters.

[@mindyrosin]

AGREED!

[@robertplant2059]

@@mindyrosin We are going to win in 2020!!!!!

[@reginajames5107]

So true. Leave the president alone. We stand behind the President.

[@Sig509]

Sure you stand behind that vegetable, because without someone literally supporting his back he would fall xD

[@imap8826]

stay far back , you dont wanna smell the poop in his pant

[@marisolcorrea7418]

⁠@@Sig509 Sleep on Biden at your peril…he’s a master politician. Besides, no one with an ounce of common sense is interested in another trump presidency, and the reps have lost every election since 2017. This year will be no different.

[@robertplant2059]

Just like Hunter stood behind Bo's widow and did the NASTY and then smoked crack, nice!

[@lkfs55]

@@imap8826no that’s Trump

[@maxdream2178]

How can this tool be happy with the Federal Govts response to Hawaii??

[@Makaha-87B]

@@maxdream2178 he’s absolutely terrified of a real investigation that could put him and his buddies in jail

[@CCJJ160Channels]

Well Biden didn’t show up & start throwing paper towels at people.

[@DarrinRobot]

Hmmmm. I wasn't in those polls, nither was anyone that I know.

[@CraneDude]

Ya he’s frustrated you guys keep this BS narrative going move on already

[@jackjones943]

Biden has no decline, and they know it.

[@samydanny-p7u]

On Monday, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, reiterated his support for Biden during an appearance in downtown Richmond. Similarly, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus issued a statement backing “shared policy positions” among them, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, and one Virginia representative pledged full commitment to Biden, "our party's nominee."

[@dontewashington3250]

Tim Kaine is a pos. He’s done nothing but help set his state back to a time when people were hired based on the color of their skin.

[@haggiegee3572]

Not to mention those Republicans who are backing Biden. There's a lot of them supporting him 'cause they know how horrible it would be for America if Trump were to get in again.

[@gwkodiak]

Biden is going down

[@RODavis-me9go]

In the press conference; as i remember, it was stated many times that the three times was a part of his three annual physical exams. Pease get your facts straight.

[@STW0173]

YES!

[@Omni0404]

UK: Swinging left France: Swinging left US: 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@jrcollins96]

Pray that America Steps up and show up for Democracy over this far right Lunacy.

[@johnuselding9871]

You will be LEFT with nothing , because it is just not RIGHT !

[@masonkanterbury3007]

Fyeah!!!!

[@emmawattson3187]

@@johnuselding9871 DUMB.

[@traviscutler9912]

Biden only won 2020 Primary because the Elites rammed him down our throats to thwart Bernie Sanders (literally the most popular politician in America). That's why they cancelled 2024 primaries because they can't trust voters to choose a corporate Democrat. It's also why they have to delay long enough to make sure there isn't time for a fair race that will allow them to anoint a candidate. More importantly, ensuring that no progressive wins as what just happened in France is more important than letting Trump win. Besides, when Trump wins the donors will get tax breaks, deregulation & they can wash their hands of Ukraine and Gaza while still enriching the military industrial complex. The system works.

[@FRANCENEKELLY]

Aaron Gilchrist is excellent as a host of MTP NOW. Deeply appreciate his professionalism.

[@jacklenshelton2947]

Yes put the concern out front watch Joe knows how to handle them. Think how long he has been doing this!!! He knows how to handle it!!!!

[@josephdappa1340]

The pool has not always been right 100 percent! Why hang all your bets in the pool? The more you focus on the pool and continue to has on the President , you are absolutely doing more harm to the Democratic Party and the President. I want to encourage everyone to support the Democratic Party and the President!!! jtsdrd

[@thelmadeguzman5252]

Agreed 🙏🙏🙏

[@jayscott921]

Poll*

[@joleneplourde9885]

Agreed!

[@thegioinhocuabocautrang6256]

Those dems who are calling him to step down probably didn’t vote for him in the primary anyway. It’s democracy, not what some elitists want. The people have spoken.

[@robertplant2059]

I cannot wait to vote for Hunter's crack baby someday, I can only dream!

[@williamharris7849]

lol there was no primary.

[@thegioinhocuabocautrang6256]

@@williamharris7849 there was wasn’t there? The last one. I thought the poeple picked him over Kamala.

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

Governor Green really hit it out of the park, especially including his medical opinion as a physician. That was very impressive.

[@gwkodiak]

Like a lot of Democrats, he is delusional!

[@michaelaloesch5016]

My god she’s not dodging the question she’s just not giving the answer these idiots want!🤬

[@jangarden2064]

Don't worry everyone, he's doing his "goodest"!

[@CherylLepre]

There there

[@user-jo6wn9sl1j]

Ah, No!... I believe the Maga crowd uses such grammar...You are way off

[@user-jo6wn9sl1j]

I am 60 yrs. old.. I can handle The Evil Force , Should It Manage to Gain Control over the good....I can get by the rest of my years .. I do worry and I fear for the innocent and the Young population with their entire life spans ahead .. I worry about My Sons and grandkids ...

[@JohnPMiller]

To quote Biden (1987), "Sometimes doing your goodest is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is required!"😉

[@mindyrosin]

Media...Stop. Just STOP! You're going to talk 'US' OUT of our democracy! GET OFF HIS LAWN!

[@robertmichel772]

Christian Walker is absolute hack

[@gregfoster679]

Most people are more worried about that "Project 2025" by far. Preach on that please and let the choir sing it loudly.

[@danyellgarcia2263]

Trump openly stated he did not endorse project 2025, and was not affiliated with it whatsoever, if you go to his official campaign site it's not on there

[@ericb1924]

You'll notice that this program has never said anything positive about Biden or anything he has done as president.

[@aguilar43093]

Maybe I’m ignorant… is there something he did I may not be considering?

[@jacklenshelton2947]

No he has not! He's great!!!!!

[@samydanny-p7u]

Warner says Biden 'made America stronger,' urges him to 'aggressively make his case' In the six-sentence statement, Warner called a Trump presidency “perilous for rule of law and for our democracy.” Biden, Warner said, “has made America stronger” during his time of “guiding the nation through some of our most difficult days.

[@darlakamerling3243]

How??? By wide open borders where illegal immigrants get free housing, free medical, free schooling with the American's tax dollars. They take care of the immigrants over the American Citizens. I don't want this!!!! NO THANK YOU!!!!

[@dontewashington3250]

Biden surrendered to the Taliban. His greatest foreign policy decision was getting a Ukrainian prosecutor who was looking into the man that signed his son’s million dollar checks fired via quid pro quo.

[@jeanpaganini]

Thanks for the update!

[@Nikomanco]

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[@mayk06]

Great news! how did you get that?

[@mmnyilmaz]

It's all thanks to Abigail Johnson

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[@sick586]

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[@DeadeyeJoe37]

We need to be getting Trump under the spotlight again. I feel like there are 2 levels of scrutiny that we're seeing in the media. Trump's possible dementia should be looked at closer also along with his lawsuits and lies/hyperbole.

[@outtosea25]

He's been "under the spotlight" ad nauseum....

[@robertmichel772]

The look on these two people's faces tells it all

[@gwkodiak]

The Hawaii governor is in denial!

[@Detroit100]

NBC is AWFUL 😭😭😭😭😭😭✔️

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

But you're watching anyway😂

[@GaryFord-ib7oz]

Biden said. “We significantly increased the number of asylum officers. By the way, the Border Patrol endorsed me, endorsed my position.” However, the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) quickly took to X to rebuke the assertion. To be clear, we never have and never will endorse Biden,” NBPCBorder Patrol endorsed me, endorsed my position,” the 81-year-president claimed during an exchange on immigration. The National Border Patrol Council refuted Biden’s claim mid-debate.

[@JamesBond-yn8kd]

TDS is destroying these people's minds.

[@heidigorman4614]

You nailed it

[@danyellgarcia2263]

And it's forcing the MsM to lie to everyone's faces and people still think he is out to "destroy democracy" if anything I've learned since Trump was elected, it's that the state media will project things Trump will do when in reality they're doing it!

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

Try reading Project 2025

[@abelab3785]

During Jan 6, many Republicans also wanted the same for the former Prez but then rescinded.

[@paulkershner3451]

Go Joe!

[@thelmadeguzman5252]

🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸yes our president Joe & his team more capable than anyone !!

[@WinsomeBrooks]

The world gione mad red eye think befour u do your work

[@joanndiego2455]

I'm so frustrated of this dame tax of 12.5%. Probably processing prohibiting this way because it're enought for the planet's😢😮😢😢😮.

[@jacklenshelton2947]

Trump should never have stopped women's right to choose if they need or want an abortion. That is huge for women! Watch out they are not going to let their rights be taken away!!!!

[@robertplant2059]

You realize RGB called R vs W an over reach by the supreme ct don't you?

[@danyellgarcia2263]

Women's rights aren't being taken away, and Trump flat out said he would not accept a federal ban on abortion, he believes in exceptions but for the states and for we the people to vote for people that are more aligned with our views. Why is it that some people wanted the states to decide on if Trump could be on ballots but they're not ok for Roe to go back to the states? It's only when it fits a narrative. Look I'm all pro choice, however, Trump agreed that there are exceptions, do I wish my state had other views, yes. However my living, my friends, my retired parents, is not the same as it was 4 years ago. I think there are bigger issues than abortion, the government is spending almost a trillion dollars every 30 days, we cannot sustain that. I have friends that can't purchase a home and give their families a life our parents had. The border is wide open, contrary to what the media may portray. There is a way to make everyone happy, I wish we could have civil discourse and find common ground. Every president has been an imperfect man, so why are we looking for perfection in them as opposed to the policies that better suit our way of life as a whole! 😊

[@user-oq8yw9xx5m]

the states deciding allows women to vote directly

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

@@user-oq8yw9xx5mWomen's rights in the US shouldn't depend on which State they live in.

[@Detroit100]

TRUMP OVERTURNED ROE V Wade 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🔒🔒🔒🔒✔️✔️✔️✔️

[@angelastanley8049]

SO! The power now rests with the states...as it should. The right to an abortion is not mentioned in the constitution. Educate yourself.

[@Detroit100]

NBC SHOULD Be TALKING About TRUMP WHO SAID HANNIBAL LECTER WAS A WONDERFUL Person 😲😲😲😲✔️

[@les5377]

Deflection 101

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

@@les5377And now you're deflecting 101.

[@pennybelle18]

This!!!

[@ceejay4284]

​@@les5377they are experts at that!

[@les5377]

@@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg derp 101

[@Makaha-87B]

Here in Hawai’i Josh Green is Hated!

[@joshdun3290]

Sure....

[@Makaha-87B]

@@joshdun3290 please don’t believe me research it ..read the comments anywhere he’s on ..ask a friend …do research …Maui deserves Water and Justice

[@CCJJ160Channels]

Green’s approval rating is over 60% 🤣

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

You're qualified to speak on behalf of everyone in hawaii?

[@Makaha-87B]

@@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg I’m reporting facts ..read any comment on any article in any local paper

[@EstrellaFugazLux0609]

Now you care to report on this?

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

Burgers do not taste bad

[@user-oq8yw9xx5m]

I feel like some people don't do any research they just repeat what they hear

[@geniushughes8287]

In November believe me Joe Biden is leaving the White House he's probably going to have to build a new house but I don't know what state would allow him to live here

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

But Florida allows an insurrectionist

[@EllisWebb-n3j]

I was depressed for a long time, and I looked so useless and bad. This music helps me relieve fatigue and stress

[@jamesclark26]

He also would be diagnosed with sociopathic personality disorder. The combined diagnosis places him quite near his idol Putin who would likely by diagnosed as a psychopath as well. Trump? Yeah, probably!

[@thamnolia]

toast becoming burnt toast

[@HansKim-gh5di]

A primary voter here. I did vote for Joe Biden because I wasn't going to write in "Joe, please withdraw". I want him out of the race.

[@mcgill89]

I blame the party. They knew about his condition and made anyone look like a crazy conspiracy theorist or a right wing extremist for observing objective reality. Now that the lie has been revealed, it’s too late to recover and nominate another democratic candidate. Now we are left with these 2 clowns as our choices. This is what happens when we aren’t honest.

[@AirTemp35c]

Allie,, i never heard of you before so i did a search and i am so glad you left the 'Fox Network',, and came over to the sane side.

[@Dustandfuzz]

They are both old. Trump is just nuts also. Vote for democracy. Vote for Joe. Nothing else matters except not letting a thug who wants to ruin the country win.

[@gwkodiak]

Biden is senile and corrupt.

[@haggiegee3572]

Meet the Press has gone so far downhill, I don't think they'll ever make it back up. Used to really enjoy it but it's been awhile. Must be a lot of pressure from CEOs

[@samydanny-p7u]

I like 15 or 20 members, because that might be ok number , But None of those dems will be re-elected

[@1.618method]

Software detects this is an AI generated conversation, hilarious

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

40 years in the US senate

[@peterrobinson1041]

no he was there 36 years. i suspect u are an uniformed voter. if biden runs he will win

[@peterrobinson1041]

no he was there 36 years. i suspect u are an uniformed voter. if biden runs he will win

[@pennybelle18]

Biden should either pass the torch to Newsom or have him as his running mate. It is the VP who should step aside. Will anyone still ask questions if this was the scenario?

[@nicholas.yucatan]

If an employee had to give the presentation of their lifetime and failed, they would be fired. Period. Every working class person would agree. President has the debate of his lifetime and failed. He should be held to the same standards of the people who he claims he represents. He had a good run, but it is over. Yes he is the better pick over trump. However there are better picks over him within the Democratic Party. He should step aside and allow them to continue. It’s his responsibility to see the situation for what it is. He is a success and should hand the reins with dignity.

[@jacwaku]

This administration never ceases to amaze me, they see things that are nonexistent and blind of those things obvious.

[@MariaJB-fn1lr]

I agrée with my President Biden-Harris

[@Detroit100]

VOTE For DEMOCRACY 💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@DarrinRobot]

Skip, Schiff.

[@debbiecharles8931]

OMG are you kidding? It isn't about his age, it's his cognitive ability, it's his dishonesty. What a crock

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

How about Trump's lies

[@ThatOldBlackMagic_YouAppear]

SURE used SIrs

[@robertmichel772]

We have two black people at meet the press do you think things have changed

[@gabrielortiz1648]

What polls?

[@christidavis6182]

Meet the Press NOW - July 8

[@samydanny-p7u]

Yes that's True Neurologist came

[@lauracasanave5304]

He was aggressive! How much money did the fire victims get?

[@markthomas2929]

I would not go to this doctor with a hangnail

[@Detroit100]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 BIDEN ALL The Way 💙💙💙💙💙✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

[@RobertStricklandinKorea]

Yessssssssssss.

[@Julie-b8y]

He doesn't like our Constitutional Republic. He doesn't like the Electoral College. Tough crap.

[@DaydreamBreaks]

RFK needs to challenge him again!

[@user-bd1gh8lh4q]

Let the old man run if he wants. His lack of sound judgement will help the opposition. Too many times this commander in chief has not listened to the will of the American. His continued support of Israel in this genocidal IDF initiative is not in the best interest of any American. If he continues to run we must continue to show his incompetence,not just his old age.

[@user-jo6wn9sl1j]

I Still Feel as Though This Is One Horrible Nightmare. I Find Myself in another Dimension where The Evil and The Bad are Given Priority and Absolute Power to Do as They Wish with the Good Poeple..

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

Not just a job was an adventure

[@StarOasis26]

This fake doctor has missed or skipped a step in his sentences. let's reevaluate him and let's get his license pulled as a Physician. he's not fit to be of service to anyone.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

“Fake doctor”? You clearly know absolutely nothing about him.

[@ThatOldBlackMagic_YouAppear]

you pres. got a billion for the ds sue yer as is sad

[@user-jo6wn9sl1j]

Who is this Guy, and why is he glossing over V.P. Kamala

[@technologyandsociety21C]

Biden is in the 2nd stage of grief: anger. Next comes bargaining, then depression, and finally acceptance. Is there time?

[@peterrobinson1041]

get over it biden will win

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

Wait too.

[@gersonperez3781]

The nation is kidnapped by stubbornness.

[@robertmichel772]

Her name is Kareem beyond repair

[@catedid]

I'm fairly certain that I heard that the judge delayed sentencing until mid-Sept after the SCOTUS crowned him king.

[@lkfs55]

Yeah it’s ridiculous

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

The general toll free quote

[@user-jo6wn9sl1j]

Well, let's see - I suspect any and all potential candidates Will All Give It There All ..and if they should lose?.. I suspect the burden they will carry around will be immense!.. and deep down inside they have to find peace knowing they gave it their best run

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

You started a cola war.

[@carolynstevenson7682]

I LOVE RESPECT AND TRUST JOE BIDEN. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@GaryFord-ib7oz]

Just like you did for this scum bag By 2006, Elizabeth Edwards, Mr. Edwards’s wife, had discovered the affair. So Mr. Young became the lovers’ go-between, holding the special “bat phone” that Mr. Edwards used to call Ms. Hunter and making sure she got in and out of hotel rooms so the two could be together.Andrew Young. He testified that his boss arranged for two donors to provide almost $1 million, largely through Young, to support Edwards’ pregnant mistress and hide the affair from both his wife and primary voters in the midst of his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Some of Young’s testimony even helped the defense argue that Edwards had no intent to break the law. Young recalled the senator relating that his lawyers had assured him he was not breaking campaign finance law by accepting the donations.

[@LukeMourinet]

Is that journalism? We have no idea if that’s true, but we’ll tell anyway? Could,would,maybe… segments are going from bad to worse. Meet the what? Press?😂 at least Fox is echoing his good results.

[@kevinkantell7381]

Godzillians of women 😂😂😂😂

[@lkfs55]

Quit giving Trump a bye

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

Thank you!

[@starrleesimmons4291]

For the circus to stop, They need a whole new presidency, start sharing who can qualify for that position..Democrats get your nominees out there for to all see.

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

Medic is not the CSM of the army in that movie like in that coffee shop that hosted the ny times bestsellers book shining

[@miriamlara0904]

No. I am sorry to disagree. Actually, the more that I am proud of being a Democrat. Why? because they are all open to share their opinions and not give or receive such foul and ugly words to or from each other. Compared to the other party, who is notoriously comfortable agreeing to all the lies claimed by each other. Truly, too low for me.

[@readmorecomix]

Republicans thank you for supporting Biden!

[@ThatOldBlackMagic_YouAppear]

upset sure ya surprise ya blinked once

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

Sorry Honolulu VA gotta wait too

[@user-jo6wn9sl1j]

They Don't Want Kamala Harris...Dems. do . But i suspect there are Neferious Motive for glossing over Kamala

[@user-gh6od3cr1t]

Polls and a graph more difficult to read and see😊

[@thelmadeguzman5252]

I don’t believe polls are accurate… I never been polled. Ask yourself if you have been polled..? Or this polls are taken from schools…

[@GloriaBallagas-ze4yy]

This democrats that demand Badin to back up are just given a wining on Trump. This is not about one's debate , this is abouts DEMOCRACIES.

[@robertmichel772]

All you meet the press guest better watch what you say you say the wrong thing you'll never be back you say the right thing they'll make you rich

[@jeannerivet9603]

Nbc is sick of talking about trump. Haha

[@donnadelayed]

And by the way, the American Democrat voters did NOT choose Biden in a democratic way. I didn't even get to vote in a primary because I live in Florida! And the DNC/Biden would not allow primary debates! That's BS!

[@peterrobinson1041]

how did u not have a chance to vote in a state primary? u may have not had another pres candidate but thats nit bidens fault. grow up. biden will win

[@hikingacupuncture14]

Time will tell….

[@tomsewell2462]

Dont US Reps get paid enuf to buy braces for buck teeth? C'mon Donna, go to the dentist.

[@fractal4619]

He won nothing. We never got a chance to vote for a democrat. What a crazy spin. Who is buying this??