On this Face the Nation broadcast, moderated by Nancy Cordes, the guests were Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, and Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut. Margaret Brennan welcomed viewers from Washington and introduced the show’s topics. This week, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are set to face off for the first time in Philadelphia. An exclusive conversation with Trump's main primary rival, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, highlighted the broadcast. Nikki Haley has endorsed Donald Trump and will campaign for him if called upon.
Haley advised the Republican nominees on campaign strategies to win the upcoming election. In another discussion, North Carolina's Democratic Governor Roy Cooper talked about the Democratic strategies to win in a battleground state that has leaned red in the last three presidential elections. Gov. Cooper shared insights on what his party needs to do to capture votes in the upcoming November elections. Margaret Brennan brought up the issue of election interference, noting that the U.S. has uncovered a sprawling effort by Russia to disrupt the 2024 elections.
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, discussed the threat and implications of foreign interference in U.S. elections. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined to reveal the findings of his three-year investigation into the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. He shared the impact of this event on U.S. foreign policy and national security. We also reviewed new CBS Battleground Tracker poll results for Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. These surveys indicate a tight race with Vice President Kamala Harris up by just one point in Michigan, tied in Pennsylvania, and leading by two points in Wisconsin.
Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reported from Pennsylvania on Harris's campaign trail activities. Harris paused her debate preparations to engage with voters, emphasizing her key messages for the debate with Trump. She aims to unite the country and move past divisive politics. The broadcast also included footage from a Trump rally in Wisconsin, highlighting his criticisms of the current administration and his readiness for the upcoming debate. Sources noted that Trump's debate preparations have been informal, yet focused on policy proposals. Margaret Brennan caught up with Nikki Haley, discussing her willingness to support and campaign for Trump, her focus on policy over personality, and the key issues she believes should be central in the final stretch leading to Election Day.
Haley emphasized cutting middle-class taxes and maintaining strong national security. The broadcast concluded with a segment on election preparedness, emphasizing the importance of understanding the policies of both Trump and Harris, and the impact these will have on American families. This week’s Face the Nation provided a comprehensive overview of the central figures and issues dominating the final weeks before the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
