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Pete Hegseth had strong words for Brown last year, saying, quote, he has made the race card one of his biggest calling cards. Now, for their part, Democrats across Washington said the move was supposedly fueled by racism. Congressman Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said of Trump, quote, for his administration, if you are black, qualifications don't matter.

Pete Hegseth had strong words for Brown last year, saying, quote, he has made the race card one of his biggest calling cards. Now, for their part, Democrats across Washington said the move was supposedly fueled by racism. Congressman Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said of Trump, quote, for his administration, if you are black, qualifications don't matter.

They only see people of color as DEI hires. Others on the left said Trump's Pentagon sweep reeked of authoritarianism. But Defense Secretary Hegseth was quick to point out the historical precedent for moves like this. Here he is on Fox Sunday.

They only see people of color as DEI hires. Others on the left said Trump's Pentagon sweep reeked of authoritarianism. But Defense Secretary Hegseth was quick to point out the historical precedent for moves like this. Here he is on Fox Sunday.

Yeah, it's hard to overstate the pace at which he has reshaped the federal government. It's just been unmatched by any of its predecessors in modern history. And no one on either side is really disputing that.

Yeah, it's hard to overstate the pace at which he has reshaped the federal government. It's just been unmatched by any of its predecessors in modern history. And no one on either side is really disputing that.

In his first 30 days, Trump reversed Biden-era immigration policy, reset foreign relationships with adversaries and allies, and signed more executive orders than any president in the last century signed in their first 100 days. And he also saw his cabinet confirmed at a near record pace. Yesterday, Kash Patel was confirmed as head of the FBI.

In his first 30 days, Trump reversed Biden-era immigration policy, reset foreign relationships with adversaries and allies, and signed more executive orders than any president in the last century signed in their first 100 days. And he also saw his cabinet confirmed at a near record pace. Yesterday, Kash Patel was confirmed as head of the FBI.

That gives Trump 19 cabinet confirmations in just 31 days. That's the fastest pace since W's first term in 01. Several top Trump surrogates touted the administration's achievements at a press briefing Thursday. Here's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz praising his Ukraine negotiations.

That gives Trump 19 cabinet confirmations in just 31 days. That's the fastest pace since W's first term in 01. Several top Trump surrogates touted the administration's achievements at a press briefing Thursday. Here's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz praising his Ukraine negotiations.

And here's White House advisor Stephen Miller's defense of Trump's approach to government. It got a lot of play yesterday. Have a listen.

And here's White House advisor Stephen Miller's defense of Trump's approach to government. It got a lot of play yesterday. Have a listen.

And Americans seem optimistic about Trump's early moves. Rasmussen polling found that 47% of the country feels America is on the right track. Now, that might not sound great, but that is a 19% increase from September and the highest number for that question in the last 20 years.

And Americans seem optimistic about Trump's early moves. Rasmussen polling found that 47% of the country feels America is on the right track. Now, that might not sound great, but that is a 19% increase from September and the highest number for that question in the last 20 years.

Well, it's still undoubtedly immigration. According to the latest numbers, the number of illegal immigrants detained at ports of entry declined by 93 percent during Trump's first 10 days in office, while the number of detentions along the southwest border as a whole fell by 85 percent. Zooming out, just 29,000 migrants were detained at the border.

Well, it's still undoubtedly immigration. According to the latest numbers, the number of illegal immigrants detained at ports of entry declined by 93 percent during Trump's first 10 days in office, while the number of detentions along the southwest border as a whole fell by 85 percent. Zooming out, just 29,000 migrants were detained at the border.

That is the lowest mark for a month since May of 2020. And keep in mind, Trump was only in office for a third of January, so February's decline is likely to be even more drastic.

That is the lowest mark for a month since May of 2020. And keep in mind, Trump was only in office for a third of January, so February's decline is likely to be even more drastic.

Yeah, this week Trump signed a measure that will restrict any federal dollars from going towards benefits for those living in the country illegally. Under the order, all federal agencies and departments will undergo an internal investigation to ensure, quote, "...taxpayer resources are used to protect the interests of American citizens, not illegal aliens."

Yeah, this week Trump signed a measure that will restrict any federal dollars from going towards benefits for those living in the country illegally. Under the order, all federal agencies and departments will undergo an internal investigation to ensure, quote, "...taxpayer resources are used to protect the interests of American citizens, not illegal aliens."