President-elect Donald Trump has outlined an ambitious and controversial agenda for his second term, detailing sweeping plans on immigration, criminal justice, and federal leadership. In his first post-election network interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump promised significant policy shifts and controversial measures, including pardons for January 6 rioters and changes to constitutional guarantees.

Trump vowed to grant clemency to Capitol rioters on his first day in office, though he acknowledged exceptions for “radical, crazy” individuals. Defending those involved in the attack, he stated, “They had no choice,” and criticized the conditions of their incarceration, describing them as “filthy, disgusting places.” This promise has drawn criticism, including from federal judges. Judge Carl J. Nichols, a Trump appointee, recently remarked, “It would be beyond frustrating and disappointing if there were blanket pardons for Jan. 6 defendants.”

On immigration, Trump reiterated his pledge to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right enshrined in the 14th Amendment. He argued, “We’re going to have to get it changed,” despite widespread legal consensus that such a move would require constitutional amendment. Trump inaccurately claimed the U.S. is the only country to grant birthright citizenship, though at least 34 nations worldwide offer similar policies.

In a rare conciliatory tone, Trump expressed willingness to work with Democrats to protect Dreamers—undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. He said, “Many of these are middle-aged people now. They don’t even speak the language of their country. And yes, we’re going to do something about the Dreamers.” Trump previously attempted to rescind the DACA program introduced by President Barack Obama, which shields over 700,000 individuals from deportation.

The president-elect also hinted at reshaping federal leadership, suggesting he may replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, citing dissatisfaction with the agency’s actions, including its 2022 search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump referenced his own injury during an assassination attempt, accusing the FBI of dismissing the incident.

Further escalating tensions, Trump suggested legal action against former Representative Liz Cheney and other members of the bipartisan January 6 investigation committee, stating, “For what they did, honestly, they should go to jail.” Cheney responded, labeling his comments an “assault on the rule of law.”

Trump’s aggressive agenda has sparked significant debate over its legal and constitutional implications, particularly on pardons, immigration, and executive authority.