3 Trump interview takeaways: From the Politics Desk

In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump discussed his plans for Venezuela, health care and tariffs heading into 2026.

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

In today’s edition, Kristen Welker runs through the top lines from her interview with President Donald Trump. Plus, we take a detour in the sports world and break down fresh data from the NBC News Decision Desk Poll on how Americans are feeling about the gambling boom.

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