Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
TL;DR
- Senator Van Hollen views the potential Iran deal as a mistake, suggesting it would grant Iran more control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- He labels the DOJ's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund a "political slush fund" and "corrupt deal," proposing restrictions on who can receive funds, such as individuals involved in the January 6th riots or convicted child molesters.
- Van Hollen is pleased that federal human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia were dismissed, calling the prosecution vindictive.
- He describes the Democratic National Committee's election autopsy report as "shoddy" and "incomplete," but agrees with its thrust that the party must not return to the pre-Trump status quo.