Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” April 19, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz Amos Hochstein,  Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator  Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder  Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” 

Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” April 19, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on April 19, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Eric Holder, who served as Attorney General under former President Obama. Good to have you here.  FMR. ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER:

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Transcript: Amos Hochstein on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” April 19, 2026

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