Trump Backs Off Tariffs & Al Green Censured | Afternoon Update | 3.6.25

Summary

Morning Wire Episode Summary: Trump Backs Off Tariffs & Al Green Censured | Afternoon Update | 3.6.25

Release Date: March 6, 2025
Hosts: John Bickley (Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Wire) and Georgia Howe
Podcast: Morning Wire, presented by The Daily Wire

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1. Trump Eases Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Overview:
President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, marking a significant shift in trade policies under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Key Points:

• Executive Actions: Trump signed executive orders delaying tariffs on these countries' goods until April 2, 2025.
• Respect for Mexico: Initially, Mexico was singled out in Trump's announcement out of respect for Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting ongoing cooperation on border security and fentanyl trafficking.
• Inclusion of Canada: Later, Trump extended the tariff pause to include Canada, emphasizing it as a temporary measure while leaders collaborate on pressing issues.

Notable Quotes:

• Donald Trump [00:43]: "This is a temporary measure as leaders work together on these pressing issues."

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2. Hamas Rejects Trump's Hostage Warnings

Overview:
Hamas has dismissed President Trump's latest demands for the immediate release of hostages, insisting that negotiations are the only viable path forward.

Key Points:

• Hostage Situation: Hamas refuses to release additional hostages without a ceasefire in Gaza.
• Trump’s Stance: Despite Trump's social media posts urging immediate releases, Hamas remains firm on negotiations.
• Support from Former Hostages: Trump met with several former hostages in Washington, who expressed gratitude for his "unwavering support."

Notable Quotes:

• John Bickley [01:39]: "Because of you, we're alive and free."
• Cassia Akiva [01:22]: "The terror group insists negotiations are the only way forward, despite Trump's posts on social media demanding an immediate release or, in his words, 'will be held to pay the truth.'"

Additional Details:

• Trump’s Vow: He pledged to provide Israel with everything needed to eliminate Hamas if hostages are not freed.
• Current Hostage Status: Hamas is believed to hold 24 living hostages and the bodies of 34 others.
• Ceasefire Negotiations: Talks on a second ceasefire phase remain stalled.

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3. Trump’s Pick for FDA Faces Senate Committee Testimony

Overview:
Dr. Marty Makary, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), underwent his first Senate committee hearing amid scrutiny and challenges.

Key Points:

• Dr. Marty Makary’s Testimony: As a Johns Hopkins surgeon, Makary addressed the Senate Health Committee, emphasizing the need to tackle the root causes of widespread child illness.
• Focus on Public Health: Makary highlighted issues like generalized body inflammation and insulin resistance, attributing them to food quality and chemical additives.
• Transparency and Health Impact: He pledged to enhance FDA transparency and prioritize food's impact on public health.

Notable Quotes:

• Marty Makary [02:23]: "Half of our nation's children are sick and nobody has really been doing anything meaningful on this front... We have to look at those ingredients."

Context:

• FDA Challenges: Makary’s confirmation comes amid significant budget cuts to the FDA.
• Vaccine Policies: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to reevaluate vaccine policies add to the current regulatory environment.

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4. Illegal Immigrant in New York May Avoid ICE Detention

Overview:
An illegal immigrant accused of setting a New York subway rider on fire may evade detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking controversy over sanctuary city policies.

Key Points:

• Sebastian Cepeda’s Case: Cepeda faces charges of murder and arson for allegedly burning a woman on a subway. He was residing in a migrant shelter after illegally re-entering the U.S.
• Sanctuary Policies: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned New York City’s decision to ignore the ICE detainer, labeling it as part of failing sanctuary policies.
• Public Outrage: Video footage shows bystanders and police passing the burning victim, leading to public outrage and increased calls for policy reform.

Notable Quotes:

• Kristi Noem [04:06]: "He lit her on fire as she was sleeping on a subway car and then sat down on this bench and watched her burn alive. With the leadership of President Trump, we're going to make sure it never happens again."

Additional Details:

• ICE’s Position: ICE persists in seeking custody of Cepeda.
• City Officials’ Stance: New York City officials remain uncooperative with ICE requests, citing sanctuary policies.

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5. ABC News Faces Massive Layoffs Amid Disney Cuts

Overview:
ABC News is undergoing significant staff reductions, including the elimination of much of the Good Morning America's third hour, as part of broader cuts mandated by its parent company, Walt Disney.

Key Points:

• Layoffs: Nearly 200 employees, including all 15 staff members from FiveThirtyEight, have been let go.
• Staff Reactions: Personnel described the layoffs as a "massacre," highlighting the grim atmosphere within the organization.
• Daily Wire's Takeover: The Daily Wire America team will assume control of Good Morning America's third hour, marking a significant shift in the morning news landscape.

Notable Quotes:

• Staff Feedback: Described the layoffs as a "massacre," reflecting the severity and impact of the cuts.

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6. Censure of Congressman Al Green

Overview:
The House of Representatives voted to censure Democrat Congressman Al Green following his disruptive behavior during President Trump's address.

Key Points:

• Censure Vote: House Resolution 189 passed with support from ten Democrats and Republican members, making Green the 28th lawmaker in U.S. history to be censured.
• Incident Details: Green was removed from the chamber after loudly declaring that Trump "lacked a mandate" during his address.

Notable Quotes:

• Al Green [05:08]: "Does Representative Al Green be censured?"
• House Officer [05:22]: "Remove this gentleman from the chamber."

Additional Details:

• Impact: Green’s censure underscores the limits of acceptable discourse within congressional proceedings and reflects the heightened tensions during Trump’s address.

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7. DJ Daniel Honors Trump Amidst Criticism

Overview:
Thirteen-year-old brain cancer survivor DJ Daniel delivered a poignant message in support of President Trump during an interview on War Room, responding to his critics with resilience and defiance.

Key Points:

• Honoring Moment: DJ Daniel was named an honorary Secret Service agent by Trump and received a standing ovation during the president’s address.
• Public Reaction: While he was honored by Trump, many Democrats chose not to stand during his recognition.
• Daniel’s Response to Critics: In his interview, DJ challenged Democrats to cease their criticisms, stating, "If you're a Democrat and you're being mean to him, I'm coming after you."

Notable Quotes:

• DJ Daniel [05:59]: "Mean to President Trump, I'm on your bumper."
• His Father [06:02]: Responded to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow by telling her to "shut her mouth if she has nothing."

Additional Details:

• DJ's Battle with Cancer: Daniel has been battling cancer since 2018, adding emotional weight to his defense of the president.
• Standing Ovation: His recognition by Trump was a highlight of the evening, contrasting with selective reactions from political lines.

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8. Closing Remarks and Further Updates

Overview:
John Bickley concluded the episode with a brief overview of additional stories covered in the Morning Wire broadcast, including ongoing fallout from Trump's address, testimony from sanctuary city mayors, and updates on New York's striking corrections officers.

Final Note:

• Next Episode: Listeners are invited to tune in the following morning for another comprehensive edition of Morning Wire.

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Transcript

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[John Bickley]

Trump temporarily backs off tariffs, Hamas rejects Trump's warnings and the lawmaker who interrupted Trump's address is censured. I'm Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley with Georgia now. It's Thursday, March 6th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

President Trump announced he's loosening tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Presto Giacomo has the details.

[Donald Trump]

Trump signed executive actions on Thursday to delay tariffs on goods covered under the U.S. mexico Canada Agreement until April 2. In a truth social post, Trump first singled out the exemption for Mexico out of respect for President Claudia Sheinbaum, setting their cooperation on border security and combating fentanyl trafficking. Later in the day, though, Trump included Canada in on the pause, the president noted that this is a temporary measure as leaders work together on these pressing issues.

[John Bickley]

Hamas has shrugged off Trump's latest warning, refusing to release any more hostages without a ceasefire in Gaza. Daily Wire reporter Cassia Akiva has more.

[Cassia Akiva]

The terror group insists negotiations are the only way forward, despite Trump's posts on social media demanding an immediate release or, in his words, quote, will be held to pay the truth. Social Post came after the president met with several former hostages in Washington. They thanked the president for his unwavering support.

[John Bickley]

Because of you, we're alive and free.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

People because of you.

[John Bickley]

Thank you very much.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

Thank you very much.

[John Bickley]

Thank you so much.

[Cassia Akiva]

Trump has vowed to send Israel everything it needs to eliminate Hamas if the hostages aren't freed. Meanwhile, the White House defended ongoing U.S. negotiations with Hamas, citing efforts to protect American lives. Hamas is believed to still hold 24 living hostages, along with the bodies of 34 others. Talks on a second ceasefire phase remain stalled.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration faced his first test before the Senate committee today. Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary testified before the Senate Health Committee as he seeks to lead the agency that he's openly criticized. Here's a bit from his opening statement.

[Marty Makary]

Half of our nation's children are sick and nobody has really been doing anything meaningful on this front until we have gotten new momentum and enthusiasm from Secretary Kennedy and President Trump to finally address the root causes of these diseases, general body inflammation and generalized insulin resistance. And food has a big part of it. When we eat foods with a lot of molecules that do not appear in nature, these are chemicals. These are chemicals that the industry insists are safe, a subset of which are concerning. There's a body of research now that suggests concern with some of these ingredients. We have to look at those ingredients.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

Makary has pledged to improve transparency and focus on food's impact on public health. His confirmation comes amid deep FDA budget cuts and Robert F. Kennedy Jr's push to reevaluate vaccine policies.

[John Bickley]

The illegal immigrant who set a sleeping New York subway rider on fire may, for now avoid being detained by ice. ICE Daily Wire's senior editor Ash Short has more.

[Kristi Noem]

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says New York City officials plan to ignore the ICE detainer placed on Sebastian Cepeda. Zepeda, who faces charges of murder and arson, was living in a migrant shelter after illegally re entering the U.S. noem condemned the city's sanctuary policies, urging Governor Kathy Hochul to suspend protections for violent offenders. Video footage shows bystanders and police walking past the burning victim, prompting outrage. ICE continues to push for custody of Zepeda while city officials remain uncooperative. Here's Noem visiting the location where Zepeda allegedly committed the horrific crime.

I'm standing at the location where an illegal criminal lit a woman on fire. He lit her on fire as she was sleeping on a subway car and then sat down on this bench and watched her burn alive. Listen, it's the most brave act that a human being can commit against another person. And with the leadership of President Trump, we're going to make sure it never happens again.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

Abc News has sent nearly 200 employees packing. That includes much of the staff on Good Morning America's third hour. The layoffs come as part of the cuts ordered by parent company Walt Disney company Staffers described a grim mood, with one calling the cuts a massacre. The Daily Wire America team will now take over GMA3, while all 15 employees of FiveThirtyEight, the data driven site acquired by Disney, were also terminated.

[John Bickley]

The House has voted to censure Democrat Congressman Al Green following his outburst during Trump's address to Congress.

[Al Green]

By its adoption of House Resolution 189, the House has resolved Did Representative Al Green be censured?

[John Bickley]

Ten Democrats joined Republicans voting to pass the censure vote, making the Texas Rep the 28th lawmaker in history to be censured. Greene was removed from the chamber after shouting that Trump lacked a mandate. Here's the moment that got him kicked out of the house.

[Al Green]

Mr. Green Take your seat. Take your seat, sir. Take your seat. Finding that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum, the chair now directs the sergeant at Arms to restore order. Remove this gentleman from the chamber.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

And the 13 year old brain cancer survivor honored during President Trump's address has some strong words for the president's critics. In an interview on War Room, DJ Daniel warned Democrats, if I see you being mean to him, I'm coming after you. If you're a Democrat and you're being.

[Cassia Akiva]

Mean to President Trump, I'm on your bumper.

[Amanda Presto Giacomo]

Daniel, who's been battling cancer since 2018, received a standing ovation as Trump named him an honorary Secret Service agent. Notably, many Democrats did not stand for that moment. DJ's father also fired back at MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, who criticized Trump's tribute, telling her to shut her mouth if she has nothing. Nice to all right, those are your.

[John Bickley]

Drive Home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, this morning we covered some major stories, including the continued fallout from Trump's address, the testimony of several sanctuary city mayors, and the latest in the saga of New York's striking corrections officers. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.