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Visit blinds.com now for up to 45% off with minimum purchase plus a professional measure at no cost. Rules and restrictions apply. Joining us now is James Blair, White House Deputy Chief of Staff. James, welcome. Hey, Brian, how are you?
Great to be back. I know how busy you are, so thanks so much for your time. First off, on the jobs numbers, I know the President says his programs are really going to kick in six months from now, a year from now, but 22,000 jobs, you wanted 75,000. How do you feel about it?
Well, look, I mean, I think what it underscores is we don't necessarily know what's going on with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Obviously, you want strong job numbers, but there was some hubbub last month when we wanted to make a change there. But first and foremost, I want to make sure that we're getting accurate data. I think that's what the economy needs. It's what the market needs.
It's why we have a new nominee moving through the confirmation process right now.
So, look, we all want a strong economy. We want jobs numbers, but we also want lower interest rates. I imagine that this data will probably drive that. And what the truth is, I guess we'll see as revisions begin to happen. But first and foremost, I think that we've got concerns about the data generally, and that is exactly why we need new leadership over there.
But you're not saying it's false, you're just not comfortable with the data. Yeah, I mean, I just I mean, how can I know? I've I've not looked at anything other than the reports they put out, you know.
So let's move to something else I know that matters. It looks as though the President of the United States is asking the Supreme Court to expedite its decision on his appeal to make sure that tariffs are are um allowed to constitutionally valid. And allowed to stand up, and the revenue that you've pulled in allows to stay because an appeals court reversed that decision. What are the thoughts of the Supreme Court? When's the earliest you expect them to see it?
My understanding. Is it would be towards the end of this year, and that's the expedited basis that it would happen on. I mean, we want it as soon as possible. That's what the president has said because the president wants stability. He wants something that we can count on.
Obviously, the administration has a strong view of what the law is and that the tariffs are indeed valid, but the president does not want disruption. He'd rather have a clear answer, you know, one way or another as soon as possible. But of course, recognizing that our strong view is they are valid. But here's what's really important when we need to talk about what's at stake here. We were collecting hundreds of billions of dollars, which is going straight to deficit reduction.
Prices have not substantially increased. There's not inflation as a result of that. That has not borne out as true, despite the statements and sort of the media coverage that was always saying that was going to be true, right? And importantly, it's not just us saying it. Just a couple of weeks ago, while Congress was in recess, The summer, the Congressional Budget Office put out a revision to their own expectations of what the tariff revenue is going to be.
They think it's going to be. Going to be at least $4 trillion over the next 10 years. Again, straight to deficit reduction.
So I think that's something that the American people support. It is not something that is driving consumer prices. And it's something that is really good for our country. And as we know, it's reset the trade relationships. Just the geopolitical relationships generally around the globe.
It has put America back in the driver's seat and it has proven what the president always said, which is the American concern. the American market matters the most. These companies, we have CEOs in all the time, okay? They like this, they want to build here. Just want to know that it's going to be stable.
It's been a one-way open market to the U.S. for a really long time, while other countries have. Have abused our people and our businesses, and the president's trying to balance that.
So there's a lot at stake with. We hope the court will make the right decision. But most importantly, the President just wants it answered sooner rather than later. Has it hindered the talks with Canada and India that I know and maybe Mexico about because we've not had a trade deal in a few weeks, they were supposed to be thought to be next. Have people said we're going to wait for the courts to rule?
No, very. Very much trade deals are ongoing. I mean, I think these countries are smart enough to know that the president is not going to walk away from this. We will continue to push and we will find a way one way or another. I mean, this is something President Trump has been talking about for 40 years, long before he ran for office.
If you go back and look at Donald Trump of the 1980s and 1990s, he was talking about this. He has thought deeply about this issue. He has an economic team that has thought deeply about this issue. You have Scott Besson, who is a renowned professor of economic history. People have thought deeply about this.
and what tariffs have meant in sort of the course of economic history. And this is something we are going to see through one way or another. And I think the other countries recognize that.
So that it has not chilled trade talks. Trade talks continue to be great. I think just yesterday, we finalized the Japan deal and it was signed by the President.
So things continue to move forward.
So what about Canada? Is that close? I can't speak exactly to what is continuing to be negotiated. I think the conversations are ongoing. I mean, close is a relative term.
Look, we've got some significant disagreements with the Canadians, as you know, but we will continue to work at it. And we'll see where we get. The President, as said about Canada, the President doesn't need to deal with Canada so much as Canada needs to deal with us.
So Canada is going to have to give us a good deal, and that's just the way it is. It's obvious they pulled off their hard line. They got Kearney elected.
Now he realizes this is not going away.
So it looks like he's been more aggressive in trying to get a deal done. Also, it looks like the President wanted to get the USMCA updated. Is that correct?
Well, look, what the President wants ultimately is a trade system, however, we come by it, and we may ultimately ask friends on Capitol Hill for help. We want a trade system that is fair to the United States and recognizes the supremacy of the American market. And when you see all of these other countries that protect their own markets by having very high tariff barriers and non tariff barriers, You know, not only on us, but other parts of the world, it's just not fair.
So, look, we're going to use all tools at our disposal to create a system. that is fair to the American people ultimately. recognizes that it has been a war One way over the Open market into the United States, not outbound for a very long time.
So we'll use all disposal. All tools at our disposal, whether that's trade deals formal, whether that's congressionally ratified deals, whether that's tariffs to make that happen during his term. We were talking to James Blair. He is the White House Deputy Chief of Staff.
So we understand 400-plus illegals were arrested at a major Hyundai plant over in Georgia.
So you went in there. Were there criminals there? Is this the worst of the worst, or is this something else? Look, the President has always been focused on deporting the criminals first and foremost. And those are that are dangerous.
A large bulk of the people that are being arrested and deported are criminals. And for I mean, they're all criminals in the sense that they all broke the law to get here, but primarily focus on people who are committing crimes in this country actively. But at the macro level, the president campaigned on this: we've got to get illegal. Immigrants out of the country. There's many, many more than I think the numbers ever suggested.
They said eight. Million, 10 million. The president thinks there is 20 or 25 million. Either way, it's a lot, and we're going to continue to plow forward with deportation, which is something we campaigned on. It's something the American people support still to this day.
If you ask voters who do they trust more on immigration, Republicans or Democrats, it's overwhelmingly Republicans. Support mass deportation, particularly of criminals? Yes, they do.
So the president of the Just continuing to do what he said he was going to do. I don't think anyone's surprised by this. And, you know, I don't see us stopping anytime soon. I did ask him about what are you going to do with people who have been here a while that are vital to meatpackers, hospitality, and farmers, many of which voted for him. Here's what he told me.
Do you have a plan to give them long-term work visas, not citizenship, to not hurt the people, not hurt our economy?
So as you know, I won the election with the farmers by like 88%. I won the election with the people that want strong borders by probably one hundred percent, I would imagine, right? I mean, how could you vote for somebody that wants open borders that never called the Border Patrol, that never went to the site? We have to take care of our farmers. We love our farmers.
But we also have to take care of people that want total security and safety in our country. We're going to take care of both. Do you think within three months you'll have an answer to the hospitality workers, meat packers and farmers? Because I think they make up. Uh so within three months?
Yep.
Okay. I think people are going to be happy.
So how does that number one, have you seen the plan in terms of giving people long term work visas and having other requirements like a sponsor? Have you seen the framework of a plan like that? And number two, how does that gel with this raid?
Well, look, there's enforcement priorities, okay? And I think that the enforcement priorities, you know, are generally being followed. And I think. That you've seen that borne out. The president put out some public directives on the groups you mentioned: hospitality workers and farm workers.
But most importantly, there seems to be a lot of focus on process, but no one is pointing to any. downside of continuing To deport people, we're getting criminals out of the country, we're doing what we said we would. Nobody is saying they can't run a business. Nobody is saying that they don't have employees. They don't have labor.
None of those things are being said.
So You know, I think it's much ado about nothing largely, and we'll see what continues to unfold. But first and foremost, We're focused on the enforcement that we committed to the American people, and we're going to keep doing that. No one ever thought the border in their lifetime would be shut down like it is, and it's all the deterrence, knowing that if you come, you're going to be kicked out. If you spend your life savings, it's going to go to waste. And also, people here, the numbers are over a million people self-deported.
Is that correct?
Yes. That is correct. I think people understand that Um the American people are not Willing, nor are they responsible to carry the load of the entire world. There is a legal immigration system. You can come through it.
Many, many people have. We are supportive of that. But jumping the border and just sort of going into our country, benefiting from all of the programs that the American people pay for. It's just not fair, it's not right, and we've got to restore balance to that, and that's what we're doing.
So, one of the big stories this week was seeing China have their military parade, celebrate 80 years of a victory of World War II, not mention the U.S., which is farcical, and the defeat of Japan, minimized our role, which is hysterical. But it was also serious because you had North Korea, Russia. India and China all walking together.
So the President just put this on True Social four hours ago. He goes, it looks like we lost India and Russia to the deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together. What are we to read into that? Have you do you look at India as lost, James Blair?
I will not Speak for the president as it relates to what his view of other countries are. I think the president's words speak for themselves. I think he issued. Warnings earlier this week on truth. I think he's continuing to make a point right now.
I think you see right now that we have pressure on India for the buying of Russian oil and everything else. Commented about this several times this week. I think the president's is making a point that if you're getting into bed with geopolitical adversaries of the United States, you're going to need to think deeply about that and what costs that will come with. It's the Will Kane Show. Watch it live at noon Eastern, Monday through Thursday on FoxNews.com or on the Fox News YouTube channel.
And don't miss a show. Get the podcast five days a week at FoxNewsPodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Listen to the all-new Brett Baer podcast, featuring common ground, in-depth talks with lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle, along with all your Brett Bear favorites like his all-star panel and much more. Available now at FoxnewsPodcasts.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Here's the present on Vladimir Putin, because I know the President spoke to Zelensky yesterday, cut 22.
After your phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky today, do you plan to speak with Russia's President Putin in the near future? I will be. Yeah, I will be. We're having a very good dialogue. I settled seven wars.
the one that I thought would be maybe one of the easiest. You know that feeling? You think one thing is gonna be easier turns out to be a little bit tougher.
So Is Vladimir Putin somebody the President has not given up on trying to get something done? Because it seems as though this guy is not ready for peace. In fact, a day after getting the letter from the First Lady saying return the children essentially, he bombed a kindergarten in Ukraine.
So James Blair, how much patience does a President have with Vladimir Putin? I don't think it's about patience. I think the President has continued to escalate pressure on both sides and get them to talk. And let's recognize where we are. Nobody in the entire world Could he even get communication going prior to President Trump?
So, for those saying, well, there's not a deal yet, well, guess what? At least they're communicating, and we're working on outlines, and the two sides are at least remotely engaged. That was not the case. Before President Trump came into office, all that was happening was people were being mutilated on both sides, thousands a week, which continues. The Europeans couldn't do anything.
Joe Biden did nothing. Nothing was happening anywhere. Putin was just storming through Ukraine and going to take the whole thing. That's not happening anymore. The President has them talking.
So I think the President remains committed to peace. He is a peace-loving president, although backed by strength. And I think he's hopeful. But again, we'll have to see that both sides are serious about that piece. What was the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, went from Mexico City to Ecuador, trying to give a message to Central and South America, declared two more gangs, terror organizations we know blew up that boat in the Caribbean that was heading to Trinidad, perhaps, with drugs.
How does the president, and how does the White House feel about some of the criticism that, well, you didn't know who was there and you should have arrested them? What do you say to that?
Well, first of all, Well, of course we know. I mean, of course we know. Uh second of all I think that if the Democrats which I just tweeted about this. few minutes ago. are going to defend the right.
of murderous narco-traffickers and narco-terrorists. to traffic drugs into the United States. and murder into the United States. They should begin by explaining it to the families of the 80,000 Americans that overdosed just last year on illegal drugs. That's what the Democrats are standing up for.
They are defending narco-terrorists. who are killing American citizens by the tens of thousands. President Trump says enough. I'm not having it. You know, it's just like cleaning up DC crime, Brian.
You can fix problems. The government can fix problems. can protect the American people, which is the number one role. Of our system is the number one thing the federal government is supposed to do: to protect the American people. You can protect them from violent criminals.
Protect them from narco-terrorists. You just have to have the will to do it. And President Trump has the will, and he's going to do it. And if the Democrats and the mainstream media want to take the sides of gangbangers and thugs and criminals and murderers and narco-traffickers, they should be our guests. Will get absolutely obliterated at the ballot box next year for it.
And you can follow them on social media at James Blair USA. James, I need another two hours. We still wouldn't cover everything you guys are going after. 200-plus executive orders and a lot of news. James Blair, thanks so much.
Thanks, Brian. This is Jason Chaffetz from the Jason in the House podcast. Join me every Monday to dive deeper into the latest political headlines and chat with remarkable guests. Listen and follow now at FoxnewsPodcast.com or wherever you download podcasts.
