Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Click here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington. And this week on Face the Nation: President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund his agenda.
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Main Idea: On “Face the Nation,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s positions on Russia-Ukraine talks, Venezuela, Gaza, South Africa, and Iran as President Donald Trump faces growing pressure at home and abroad.
Key Points:
- Rubio said the U.S. will judge Russia and Ukraine’s cease-fire ideas soon and warned that endless talks without progress will not be accepted.
- He said the Senate can move ahead with new Russia sanctions if needed, even as the administration still wants more time for diplomacy.
- Rubio rejected an intelligence assessment that Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang is not controlled by the Maduro government, saying the group helps Venezuela project power.
- He also backed the administration’s Gaza policy, defended bringing some Afrikaners from South Africa to the U.S., and said Iran can never be allowed to get a nuclear weapon.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Trump’s tariff fight, budget strain, and weaker credit outlook could raise prices and pressure jobs, savings, and borrowing costs for households and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Rubio said talks on Ukraine and Gaza could still lead to prisoner swaps, cease-fires, and fewer deaths if real progress is made.
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- Primary:President Donald Trumpperson
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Central figure in the broadcast summary; his domestic agenda, tariffs, and foreign policy efforts are a primary focus.
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Featured interview subject making major statements on Russia-Ukraine talks, sanctions, and Venezuela policy.
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Named senator previewed as part of the coming congressional debate over a spending package.
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Cited as a central Senate figure in the push for sanctions on Russia.
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Key foreign leader discussed in the context of Ukraine cease-fire negotiations and a possible direct meeting with Trump.
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Referenced as part of the discussion of warnings about Tren de Aragua.
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Mentioned for its assessment regarding the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and the Maduro government.
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