Face The Nation Season 64 Episode 2

Face The Nation Season 64 Episode 2 Booker, Priebus, McConnell

  • January 8, 2017

On the second episode of the 64th season of Face The Nation, host Margaret Brennan interviews top American politicians Cory Booker, Reince Priebus, and Mitch McConnell. With the 2020 Presidential election approaching, the show delves into a discussion about President Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry, election security, and healthcare.

First, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for Majority Leader McConnell to allow his Senate colleagues to hear from witnesses with first-hand knowledge during President Trump’s impeachment trial, which has sparked national attention. Brennan questioned McConnell on whether he is going to take the recommendation of Democrats to have a fair impeachment trial by allowing testimonies from key witnesses.

Next, Booker, a Democratic presidential candidate, talked about his campaign plan to lift up the African American community by advocating for criminal justice reform, voting rights, and ensuring economic opportunities for all. Additionally, Booker also discussed the current state of the Democratic party’s approach to the progressive agenda and its relation to winning the 2020 election.

Lastly, Priebus, former chief of staff to President Trump, shared his thoughts on the impeachment process and how it might impact the 2020 election. Priebus was also questioned about his opinion on Republican presidential candidates, who are running against President Trump in the Republican primary, and the impact they might have on the President’s reelection chances.

Throughout the show, Brennan moderated a healthy debate among the guests. The discussion took a turn towards cybersecurity, as the 2020 election looms on the horizon. Each of the guests gave a brief insight into the steps their respective political parties are taking to secure the integrity of the election.

The healthcare policy also proved to be a major talking point in this episode. Brennan asked several thought-provoking questions to the guests regarding the future of healthcare coverage in the United States. The guests were given the opportunity to share their respective ideas on health care and discussed the future of healthcare policy under a divided government.

Overall, the episode provided a comprehensive viewpoint of the major health care and political issues that the United States and its people face today. Face the Nation continues to offer a platform for thought-provoking and insightful discussions about current issues that affect Americans on a daily basis.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 8, 2017
  • Language
    English