Transcript: Calley Means on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

On November 8, 2026, Sen. Elizabeth Warren appeared on Face the Nation alongside Margaret Brennan to discuss her incoming role as Senate Banking Committee Chair and her populist economic agenda. Warren outlined her plans to tackle various issues, emphasizing her focus on fixing broken systems and providing specific policy proposals.

She mentioned President Trump's own endorsement of reducing credit card interest rates to 10% and his support for housing initiatives. Warren highlighted the numerous Democratic candidates who not only supported the middle class but also offered concrete plans to address various problems, ranging from breaking up big medicine to shoring up Social Security and ensuring billionaires pay their fair share.

Warren stressed that the key distinction lay in their ability to translate these campaign promises into actual legislation. While acknowledging the differences between campaigning and governing, she confidently asserted that she would have the necessary team to deliver on these promises.

When asked about her working relationship with President Trump, Warren clarified that the American people had effectively set the agenda, and it would be based on their demands. However, regardless of Trump's willingness to cooperate, she was prepared to move forward with legislation that would benefit the American people.

On the topic of investigations, Warren emphasized that both legislation and investigations were essential components of her approach. While she did not disclose any specific targets for investigation, she underscored the importance of holding individuals accountable who had cheated American families and investors.

Regarding the potential focus on tech companies, specifically Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang, Warren indicated that AI and chip-making industries would be under scrutiny if they engaged in corrupt practices.