Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo 3/10/24 | BREAKING FOX NEWS March 10, 2024
Summary
TLDRIn this transcript, discussions revolve around the upcoming presidential election, with President Biden and former President Trump as potential candidates. Key issues such as electoral votes, voter demographics, and policy priorities are highlighted. The conversation also touches on the potential new Republican Senate leader following Mitch McConnell's resignation, the state of the union under Biden, and concerns over national security, particularly regarding TikTok and China's influence. Additionally, the transcript addresses the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, the handling of classified documents, and the role of the Department of Justice in political matters.
Takeaways
- 🗳️ The presidential election is approaching with President Biden and former President Trump expected to run again.
- 📊 Trump is forecasted to win with 251 electoral votes against Biden's 241, with 48 votes up for grabs.
- 🔄 Trump is gaining support from key demographics that previously backed Biden, including black voters, young voters, Hispanic voters, and suburban women.
- 🤝 Senate Republicans will choose a new leader after Mitch McConnell steps down, with John Cornyn and John Thune as potential candidates.
- 🚨 Senator Tim Scott emphasizes the need for a Senate majority that aligns with Trump's America First policy, including border security and tax cuts.
- 🏛️ The House Oversight Committee is investigating Biden's handling of classified documents during his tenure as vice president.
- 📜 Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents suggests a two-tier justice system.
- 📊 Congressman Byron Donalds criticizes Biden's State of the Union address, calling it partisan and lacking in substance.
- 🏦 The House is expected to vote on a bill addressing national security concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance.
- 🔒 The Department of Justice under Attorney General Merrick Garland is opposing voter ID laws, which some view as a threat to election integrity.
- 💪 RNC co-chair Lara Trump emphasizes the importance of election integrity and the RNC's commitment to protecting the vote.
Q & A
What is the expected outcome of the presidential election mentioned in the transcript?
-The transcript suggests a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump, with Trump forecasted to win 251 electoral votes against Biden's 241.
How many votes are up for grabs in the upcoming election?
-There are 48 votes up for grabs.
What demographic shifts are mentioned in the transcript regarding support for Trump?
-Trump is making gains among key Biden supporters, including 28% of black voters, 51% of voters under 30, 48% of Hispanic voters, and 43% of suburban women.
What is Mitch McConnell's announcement regarding his Senate leadership position?
-Mitch McConnell announced he is stepping down as Senate Republican leader after serving for a record 17 years, but he will stay in the Senate to serve out his term ending in January 2027.
Who are the potential candidates to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader?
-John Cornyn of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota have announced they will seek to become the next Senate Republican leader.
What are the priorities mentioned by Senator Tim Scott for the Senate majority?
-Senator Scott mentioned closing the southern border, having the next wave of tax cuts, and ensuring law and order in the streets as priorities for the Senate majority.
What was President Biden's response to the term 'illegal' used to describe a person involved in a crime?
-President Biden apologized for calling the person involved in a crime 'illegal,' which was criticized by some as being more concerned with political correctness than with the crime itself.
What is the stance of the Republican National Committee (RNC) on voter ID laws?
-The RNC strongly supports voter ID laws and is working to protect election integrity, opposing Attorney General Merrick Garland's stance against voter ID requirements.
What is the RNC's focus for the upcoming election?
-The RNC's focus is on ensuring election integrity, turning out the vote, and raising money, with a particular emphasis on protecting the vote to ensure that every legally eligible person can vote and those who are not eligible cannot.
What is the RNC's position on the current administration's immigration policies?
-The RNC criticizes the current administration's immigration policies, suggesting that the open southern border and the lack of voter ID requirements are strategies to import voters who may not be legally eligible to vote.
What is the RNC's strategy to counter the Democratic Party's efforts in the upcoming election?
-The RNC plans to engage in legal ballot harvesting, expand their election integrity division, and pursue lawsuits in various states to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat, aiming to win the election on November 5th.
Outlines
🏛️ Political Landscape and Election Forecast
The script discusses the upcoming presidential election, with President Biden and former President Trump expected to run. Trump is forecasted to win with 251 electoral votes, while Biden has 241. The script highlights shifts in voter demographics, with key Biden supporters now backing Trump. It also mentions Mitch McConnell's decision to step down as Senate Majority Leader and the potential candidates to replace him. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott shares his views on the leadership role and the need for a Senate majority that aligns with President Trump's priorities, such as closing the southern border and tax cuts.
🗳️ Voter ID Laws and Attorney General's Stance
The script addresses the controversy over voter ID laws, with Attorney General Merrick Garland's vow to stop such laws being a point of contention. The discussion includes the potential impact on the black community and the argument that voter ID is not inherently discriminatory. The script also touches on the 2022 election in Georgia, where voter ID laws were upheld and Republicans still won, suggesting that voter ID does not suppress Republican votes.
📜 Classified Documents and Espionage Act Violations
The script delves into the handling of classified documents by President Biden during his tenure as vice president and as a senator. It contrasts this with the investigation into former President Trump's handling of classified documents, suggesting a double standard. The script also mentions the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, with allegations of influence peddling and violations of immigration law.
💸 Economic Policies and National Decline
The script criticizes President Biden's economic policies, suggesting they are giveaways that are antithetical to American values. It contrasts this with the tax cuts under President Trump, which are credited with boosting the economy. The script also discusses the consequences of these policies on the national debt and economic stability.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Presidential Election
💡Electoral Votes
💡Senate Leadership
💡Immigration Policy
💡Tax Cuts
💡Law and Order
💡Espionage Act
Highlights
President Biden and former President Trump are expected to face off in the upcoming presidential election.
Fox News's latest Power Rankings forecast Trump with 251 electoral votes against Biden's 241.
48 votes are up for grabs in the election.
Trump is gaining support from key Biden voters, including 28% of black voters, 51% of voters under 30, 48% of Hispanic voters, and 43% of suburban women.
Mitch McConnell is stepping down as Senate Republican leader after a record 17 years but will continue to serve in the Senate.
Senator Tim Scott expresses support for a Senate leader who will work with President Trump and prioritizes closing the southern border and tax cuts.
Senator Scott criticizes President Biden for apologizing for using the term 'illegal' and emphasizes the need for a president focused on border security.
Senator Scott views the State of the Union address as a display of socialism and
Transcripts
with just 239 days until November's
presidential election and an expected
rematch between President Biden and
former president Trump in Fox news's
latest Power Rankings Trump is forecast
with 251 electoral votes against Biden's
241 now for 48 votes are up for grabs 46
up for grabs Trump is making major gains
with key supporters of Biden with 28% of
black voters 51% of Voters under the age
of 30
48% of Hispanic voters and 43% of
suburban women backing the 45th
president also come this November
Republicans will decide in a new leader
in the Senate after Mitch McConnell
announced he is stepping down after
serving in the leadership position for a
record 17 years but McConnell will stay
in the Senate to serve out his term
which ends in January of 2027 so far
both John cornin of Texas and John Thun
of South Dakota have announced they will
seek to become the next Senate
Republican leader joining me right now
is in this Sunday morning Futures
exclusive is South Carolina Senator Tim
Scott Senator great to see you this
morning thanks so much for being here
good morning Maria thank you who who
would you like to see in that leadership
role in the
Senate you know it's a great question I
I like to see someone leading the Senate
who is willing and able to work hand in
glove with President Trump we need a
majority in the Senate that understands
putting America First is working with
President trump our priorities should
start with closing the southern border
it should continue on having the next
wave of tax cuts that gives Americans
their money back and then we should make
sure that we have Law and Order in our
streets that's not the person John or
John it's the concept that President
Trump will lead our country to a
brighter future and we must have a new
majority leader who wants to work hand
and glove with Donald Trump you know
while President Trump was meeting with
the family of of uh lakan Riley who was
murdered by an illegal who crossed into
this country in September of 2022
according to the FBI um President Biden
was apologizing for calling uh that
person an illegal I don't understand
this can you explain
it no one can explain that talk about
disgusting Joe Biden is more worried
about using the word illegal or
undocumented the word he should use is
murder
here we have Donald Trump our president
sitting down with lake and Riley's
family and you have Joe Biden
apologizing for what word he used we
need a president who's serious about
saving American lives by closing the
southern border with a trump wall we
need a president who is serious about
saving American lives by reinstating the
remain in Mexico policy Maria we need
need a president who is serious enough
about saving 70,000 Americans who are
dying to fit andol by getting serious
and tough on our border we don't need a
a president who's going to backstep and
apologize for using the word illegal
versus undocumented when the word he
should just use is murderer that is
disrespectful to the Riley family and
I'm so thankful that President Trump sat
down with the family and made the
commitment that I would make as well
which is simply we will close our
Southern border and save the Sons and
Daughters of this nation by putting
America First how would you assess the
State of the Union
sir long and
wicked he went on forever uh I can't
think of a worse person to give a long
speech than Joe Biden Wicked in that I
heard a socialist Utopia emerging in his
words he's giving away money to student
loans he's giving a way money for for
for welfare programs he's giving a way
money for the climate all I heard was
give away giveaway giveaway and tax more
you that that is antithetical to who we
are as Americans what Americans want is
the ability to control their own future
that requires having their money back
that's why we were better off under
President Trump in
2017 he led the greatest tax cuts in the
history of our nation over
$2.3 trillion dollar going back to to
Americans and in their pockets so we had
the lowest unemployment we had low
inflation but we had high enthusiasm
High optimism success Maria breeds more
success and that's why African-Americans
Hispanics and Women Voters are coming
back to the GOP because we have a leader
we have a leader at the top of the
mountain that says we can all do better
do you believe the black community will
come out for Trump this
November I I have never seen the type of
enthusiasm for Republican presidential
candidate than I'm seeing right now for
president Donald Trump 40% of
African-American men are willing to vote
for president Trump why because they had
more money in their pockets we had more
Law and Order in the streets and we had
a greater future for our kids listen
president Trump is a president that says
every child in every zip code deserves a
quality education president Trump is a
president who says every neighborhood
deserves more police not defund of
police but let's refund respect and have
our officers where they're needed the
most we as a people the American people
love that but African-Americans are
devastated by migrant crime we're seeing
African-American kids staying home at
school from school in New York city so
they can put illegal immigrants in the
schools we're watching Colorado and
Denver specifically zero out paychecks
so illegal immigrants can have more
money that's devastating poor
communities president Trump stands with
a backbone and says not on my watch
Senator I was struck by AG Merck
Garland's comments recently he gave a
speech and he said that he is going to
vow vow to stop voter ID laws he said
it's discriminatory AP partly against
the black community I what's wrong with
having an ID to vote and why is this
attorney general so bent on enforcing no
ID when you go to the voting
booth well listen he he he he
disrespects the black community with his
race baiting here's what he's suggesting
that we are too dumb stupid or poor to
be able to get a photo ID to vote let me
ask you a question Maria have you ever
ever had to show a voter ID or or an ID
to get on a plane or to cash a check or
to check out of your grocery store of
course you can of course you have and of
course you should we want Joe Biden
fired so Merck Garland goes out with
them the next day we should all want
voter ID why because it makes sure that
we protect the American process of
voting here's what we know from the 2022
election in Georgia they changed the law
voter I still voter ID is still the law
of the land and they had the highest
turnout and Republicans still won all
across the state we know you can have
voter ID voter Integrity Senator it's
great Point uh obviously he's making
room for the illegals coming into this
country it's great to have this
conversation with you sir we will
continue to follow it thank you for
being
here look forward to seeing you again
Maria thank you all right Senator Tim
Scott and now this it was a pretty
pretty surprising that the special
counsel would State the obvious in
writing uh that Joe Biden's mental
capacity is diminished I think we see
that play out on a daily basis what I'm
concerned about uh is the fact that with
hidden within that document uh is
evidence that uh some of the classified
documents he mishandled were from
Ukraine and
China and that was house oversight
committee chairman Congressman James
comr with me here last month on special
councel Robert her's report
investigating President Biden's handling
of classified documents during his
tenure as vice president her declining
to bring criminal charges against Biden
in part due to what he said the jury
would see as quote a sympathetic
well-meaning elderly man with a poor
memory her is scheduled to testify this
week in front of the house Judiciary
Committee that's coming up this Tuesday
as House Republicans overseeing the
Biden impeachment inquiry had their
subpoena denied by the White House that
the doj hand over transcripts and audio
related to her's interview with
President Biden meanwhile special
counsel Jack Smith continues to
aggressively pursue criminal charges
against former president Trump's
handling of classified documents he
filed a number of arguments against
Trump's bid to dismiss the case joining
me right now in this Sunday morning
Futures exclusive is house oversight
Committee Member Florida Congressman
Byron Donalds Congressman it's great to
see you this morning thanks so much for
being
here good to be back with you Maria your
reaction to this approach different
approach toward the uh classified
documents
case look I think I Ed to be uh
completely discussing by the Department
of Justice house oversight and house and
house Judiciary are doing our jobs we
are requesting the information from the
from the special Counsel on his
investigation into into Joe Biden and
let's be clear this is not about Joe
Biden's activities during his presidency
it is the fact that he did take
classified information from a secure
facility when he was vice president and
when he was the United States Senator
both are a violation of the Espionage
Act and having a poor memory does not
absolve you from violating the Espionage
Act being old and elderly does not
absolve you from violating the Espionage
Act and so once again you see the
two-tier system of justice against
Donald Trump simply because he is the
Republican nominee and he is actually
the person that would blunt the radical
Democrat agenda so what do the Democrats
do weaponize the Department of Justice
go after their political RI rival it is
fascism here in the United States
brought To Us by Joe Biden and the
Democrats so what where does the
impeachment inquiry against President
Biden stand at this point you're a
member of the oversight committee and
you and James comr have talked about $30
million that you have identified going
to Biden 170 suspicious activity reports
the gift of a Porsche and two diamonds I
want to get your take on specifically
what evidence you have the most
egregious evidence that you may have
that points to Joe Biden being involved
in the influence pedaling that you and
your committee have laid
out well we have it with the fact that
we now know that Hunter Biden did bring
Joe Biden to this this this uh dinner at
Cafe Milano it has been uh talked about
in various deposition transcripts from
Tony balinsky to Devon Archer when we
asked Hunter Biden he couldn't recall
you have the text message famously about
requesting money from chairman Z the
money showed up a week later Hunter
Biden under oath said he was hi can't
remember the text message but photos
from the laptop from Hell demonstrate
that he actually was at Joe Biden's
house on the day that the text message
was sent so you have Hunter Biden
contradicting himself that's evidence
piece number one evidence piece number
two is the fact that you have money that
flows to Jim Biden on the same day
checks are cut to Joe Biden and then
they're calling it a loan but there are
no loan documents that exist that's
number two and then number three and
most importantly I think if you're
talking impeachment Joe Biden has
willfully violated immigration law in
the United States he has also violated
Supreme Court ruling when it comes to
student loans and he does it with
impunity so I believe it's partly the
oversight investigation but it's also
the willfulness of Joe Joe Biden to
ignore the Supreme Court and to not
Faithfully take care to execute the laws
of the United States when it comes to
border security in fact during the State
of the Union Address he tried to school
the Supreme Court attacking them for
their decision on Ro v Wade uh your
reaction and also give us your
assessment of Biden State of the Union
this
week well I found I found his scolding
of the Court disgusting because the left
will say that they want to respect the
institution except when they don't get
their way and then when they don't get
their way they want to call out Supreme
Court justices in front of the world
that was outrageous there was a reason
why not the entire the entire Supreme
Court was not there because I think they
understood they didn't want to be
subjected to Joe Biden's foolishness on
a whole the State of the Union speech
was disgusting I've never seen a speech
like this where the opposition party
from the president's party did not stand
for an hour in that speech it was
partisan it was a campaign speech he was
trying to prove himself to his political
base because they have serious questions
about his ability and frankly they
should have serious questions about his
ability but it was not about the United
States of America it was not addressing
the true State of the Union which is
unraveling a bunch of the policies of
policies of Joe Biden because they've
been disastrous for America well this is
what I really want to get to I mean the
state of the union is an opportunity for
America to understand where the country
stands on so many issues whether it's
economic or or or foreign policy or
Beyond I walked away from that State of
the Union not really having a clear
understanding of what is the state of
the union so I ask you what is the state
of the union
today right now under Joe Biden we are a
nation in Decline and it's truly sad
because America has so much promise you
can make the clear argument Maria that
the only reason why our economy is still
a flat is really because of the
Ingenuity the hard work the ethic the
grit of the American worker the American
businessman the American Finance Year
all of them working interdependently to
Just Produce goods and services and
enjoy America it's the greatest nation
in the world but with this leadership
from Joe Biden where we have fallen
behind on the world stage we are falling
behind when it comes to energy we are
falling behind when it comes to to
regulations and the government gets
bigger as a result um it's not been good
for the United States we can
significantly do better this is why I
believe Donald Trump's going to be the
47th president of the United States well
on on during the State of the Union
Biden said and this is a quote I've
already cut the deficit by over $1
trillion that's just not true according
to the committee for a responsible
federal budget Maya mcginness writes
this more than the entirety of the fall
in the de deficit can be explained by Co
relief and acted under both Trump and
Biden expiring so the covid money has
expired and that is why the deficit went
down uh covid related spending fell by
nearly 1 and a half trillion between
fiscal year 21 and 22 according to the
uh uh committee for a responsible
federal budget we're still waiting to
see if you all are going to get your
work done the Appropriations bills and
and avoid a government shutdown within
the next two weeks
right oh that is correct two quick
things number one your report is
absolutely correct and then Joe Biden
did the dumbest thing ever he Juiced
federal spending with his American
so-called rescue rescue plan which
created the disastrous inflation that
has been crippling American consumers
but when it comes to the federal budget
I do believe we're going to get this
work done finally and it's important for
the American people to understand that
House Republicans were prepared to get