the number of anti-muslim groups has tripled between two newly make 2015 and 2016, the time of the campaign. as the message within the admission, anti-semitism is not allowed, >> press secretary spicer: the president understands that people who want to express a peaceful position has a right. but if you want to come here and seek to do our people harm, he will fight it aggressively whether there is domestic attacks or attempts from people coming from abroad. there is a difference in preventing attack and keeping the country safe so that there is no loss of life and allowing people to express themselves according to the first amendment. those are two very, very

different things. >> reporter: sean, you talked about the manufacturing, i didn't know where you were going. let me ask you about that. the border adjustment, and called too complicated. does he feel that way? does he feel it is complicated or not or is there something in the mrrgz one way orth other they want to see it in or out of the tax package? >> press secretary spicer: there is several pieces to that. that counts like eight questions. first of all on the meeting on thursday, it is a historic opportunity for ceo's to come in and talk to members of the white house staff and others through various agencies about how to create job and regulations are

stifling economic growth we'll have further details. this is an interesting opportunity to create a dialogue in a matter that hasn't been done before. i will not get ahead of myself on this. we can discuss the inhibitors to job creation and what we need for american workers to get them ahead of the curve. the president in policy has been clear there is a tax plan that is getting out there. i will not get in front of that. the ceo's are here, that is an opportunity to express the policies that are helping them create job and also inhibiting them. let's let that conversation play out, yes? >> reporter: i am from the global news. right now, what is happening to the relationship between two

countries with the new administration [inaudible] and also trade deals. does president trump plan to review the policies and resume trade deals in and my second question. how does the administration see the current turmoil. and one more question. president trump is focused on foreign leaders from argentina and [inaudible] and why is that? >> press secretary spicer: obviously we cherish our relationship with brazil and we look forward to speaking with the president soon. i wouldn't read too much on that right now. it is a matter of getting on the schedule. we'll review all of the trade deals. some of them incurred a decade or two ago. the idea is that make sure we

look at the trade deals to mach sure they benefit america and the american workers and in many cases we can update the deals. it is not just one country. we'll look at the whole host of trade agreements and trade related agreements we have to make sure they are up-to-date and address the technological advances. and services, financial or manufacturing and they reflect the current state of play. this is not just any one country , the president made chlor he will review every trade deal to maintain. >> reporter: how about the turmoil? >> press secretary spicer: that is a question for the department of state right now. >> reporter: two questions.

the first meeting of the national security council with all of the principles there? >> press secretary spicer: that is a routine briefing but happening in the situation room. >> reporter: [inaudible] what about the first formal meeting. >> press secretary spicer: general mcmasters got here at noon today. we move fast and i think we need to give him a few days to get a team together. but the president was obviously very pleased with the selection and saw the bip partisan support that general mcmasters received from the variety of the political spectrum. republican ares and democrats and pundit and columnist. he made an outstanding choice. we want to show him around the office and get him going. and when we have a date we'll let you know. >> reporter: what is the

president's goal for that address? >> press secretary spicer: i will have a further update as the week goes on. the president will lay out where we have come and where we are going. i think he's very pleased with the progress in the first month in office. and i think it is an opportunity to remind members of congress and the american people what he promised them on the campaign trail and what he's done already to achieve and fulfill those promises he made and the challenges as a nation and where we are going. that's everything from our relationship with other countries in this world and various domestic problems that we face and the challenges in the cities and health care and education. but the president wants to make sure the american people have a clear indication of where he's taking the country and why he will enact the policys he will enact. >> reporter: thanks a lot,

sean. about the vice-president's european trip. did he receive any commitment from the european allies to commit more in the terms of the financial contributions. >> press secretary spicer: several of them. i saw chancellor merkel's comments noting that the u.s. is asking for that commitment. there is a handful of country s is doing two percent of gd. and some of them at 1.2 or 1.5 and some are below that. we have to ask them to do what they agreed to do. we had a very positive reaction from the nato countries to understand the financial commitment is something to live up to. the vice-president received assurance as the president did that they are understanding and

follow-through. we need to follow-up to make sure the commitments on the phone and in person. >> reporter: dhs memo and immigration efforts cost money and hiring more agents. you believe it will be sufficient? >> press secretary spicer: i think ice and dhs, are looking at what it is going to cost and putting a request together and figured how much can be handled through reallocation and also work with congress. >> reporter: there was an election record report out today that the president raise ared more campaign donations than hillary clinton or sanders combined. does he has a reaction? >> press secretary spicer: i would ask you to go to the rnc for that. that is a political matter we

don't discuss. >> reporter: and citing reliable. that the trump will require schools to use the restom of their gender identity. will the trump administration [inaudible] >> press secretary spicer: that is an issue that the department of education is guying. not only the executive order but the cases in front of the supreme court. the president maintained for a long time, this is a state's right's issue and not one for the federal government. there will be further guidance coming out on this, look be at the president's view has been be for a long time, that this is not something that the federal should be involved in. >> reporter: in the wake of trip to europe there is a question of the future of the european union and abdicating

for the disabandonment of the europeanun can you clarify the administration's response. >> press secretary spicer: the vice-president had great conversation with the european union members. we'll continue to work with them and reare confirmed our commitment to work with the european nations. >> reporter: two parts. is one of the goals here massive deportation? >> press secretary spicer: no. what we have to get back to understanding a couple of things. there is a law in place that said if you are in this country illegally, we haveabn obligation to make sure the people are here legally. the order that sets out today. the million or so people adjudicated already. and ice prioritizes and has a system and make sure we walk

through that system to protect the country are. it is consistent with everything that the president talked about. prioritizing the people who are here and represent a threat to public safety and criminal record. this lays out the exact procedures to make sure that group of people who pose a threat to our nation because of a conviction or criminal record are adjudicated first and foremost. >> reporter: is the white house's message to undocumented people whose only crime being nothing the country illegally don't worry. >> press secretary spicer: no, the message from the white house and dhs, those people in this country and pose a threat to public safety or committed a crime will be the first to deputy and we'll aggressively make sure that occurs. that's the priority.

i think the president has said multiple times, we have to look at the issue on a holistic way. if you look at the scope of how many people are here illegally. number one priority, people who pose a threat to the country are immediately dealt with. we are talking about a million group of people who were adjudicated and through a formal due process system. so what we will do now, make sure we refocus the issues on those people first and foremost. and the fact sheet lays that out clearly. what is done. for so long ice had their hands you cuffed behind them in the mission of the job. the last administration made it difficult for the custom and enforcement people to enforce the laws of the country. right now, we have made sure

they have the ability and the guidance and resources to do what their mission is plain and simple. the president is making sure the people that pose a threat to the country are the first ones to go. >> reporter: the president and doca. can you explain the process the administration is taking? >> press secretary spicer: yeah, this is what i am talking to cec cecilian about. the president made clear there has to be a system of priority. and right now, isis priority will focus first and foremost on that, in the guidance and talked about docan and dopa. unless someone fits in the

subcategory is not subject to what is dealt with now. everybody who is here illegally is subject to removal at any time. that is consistent with every country, not just ours. if you for this country are in an illegal manner there is a provision to be removed. but the priority of the property and ice, is make sure are that people who commit a crime are a priority of their efforts. first and foremost. >> reporter: let me p follow-through. the president and his team had rez areivations about undocumented people in the united states who are beneficiaries of public assistance or access to benefits either at the state or federal level. what will the president do to

issue guidance or executive actions of some sort to indicate he would like to preclude that from continuing? >> press secretary spicer: we talked about the respect the president has with taxpayer money and sanctuary cities and immigration. the actions today are focused on people who are in this country and what we need to do on our southern border to faceilitate the wall. he is wanting ice to have that authority to carry out that mission. immigration he was consistent on, on the campaign. katelin? >> reporter: a folkical critic

saying the immigration plan was crazy and he did not endorse or vote for him. what will the president hope to accomplish with the meeting on friday. >> press secretary spicer: governor kasich has reached out to the president and the president showed through the transition and since time in office he will meet with anybody that can help move this country forward and share the vision. that includes people who are with are not with him and on the other side of the aisle and independents and union wosh and business leaders. and now he is president and date it back to the transition. he is the president of every american and talked about having a united country. you do that by bringing people together. if there is common ground to be found to move the country forward, great so many of the

president's priority issues, and issues that ohio's dealing with and make sure he works with governor kasich so that every american benefits. april? >> reporter: did governor kasich ask for the meeting? >> press secretary spicer: yes. >> reporter: what is the president hearing from the tour today? [inaudible] did he also visit slavery? when he was on candidate trump he said we made the country, meaning white american and not necessarily black? >> press secretary spicer: i don't know why you would say that. >> reporter: i heard him say that? >> press secretary spicer: one of the exhibits he visited was a slavery exhibit and the director walked him through amazing stories and statistics about where slavery was

prevalient not only in the southern colonies but it is the country. and they had a robust discussion about slavery in the tour. it was an ayala -- eye-opening tour for him and i would encourage any american to find the time and get in, because it is so popular, but it is enlightening as parts of our history that people may not appreciate or know and the contributions and isaacs -- sacrifices that americans made. i think the president walked away from there and i mentioned in the remarks, he mentioned he wanted to come back. because you can't do it justice and it is much like the holocaust museum and you think i

would like to go back and fully explore what you saw because it peaked the interest. he was taken back through a institution and tour and he was really proud to share it with dr. carson. you walk through the museum and see the element of history and walk up to one glass exhibit that is dr. carson's scrubs and pictures of him and to exhibit that with him and his wife for the first time, and you realize how amazing that is for any american to be part of a smithsonian and standing with dr. occurson and his wife and he's experiencing it with you for the first time. was that a real interesting opportunity for him to sit there hand-to-hand with another american and watch them to be

a part of american history. and you also appreciate some of the real contributions that dr. carson made to medicine and the depth and breadth of his accomplishments. >> reporter: i am putting it with the next question. is there any advancement on the cvc meeting and wondering figure the president saw anything from current and past members of the cvc while in the museum and information on them before the meeting happened. >> press secretary spicer: i will have further updates on that. i know the president looks forward to that meeting and we are in the process of beginning to set that up. i will have further updates on that and once we get closer. i know we have additional work before the month concludes on historical black college and university and i want to get them locked in before i --

>> reporter: what did he think about the members in the museum? >> press secretary spicer: one of them had a jumbo tron and john lewiswas there giving a powerful speech and respectfully when you walk through the museum a lot of moments you are stopping and taking it in. and you know, if you haven't been there, you walk up one ramp and there is two big screen and one of them is a massive screen jumbo tron and we watched the video of john lewistalking there and describing his efforts in championing of civil rights. and so, i know the president paused and watch today and listened to it. and again, i would go back to how he described his over -- and we didn't dissect the different thingses. it was a powerful experience for

him. >> reporter: first on the undocumented, the president's priority to deport those who pose a threat to public safety and i know you are familiar of the case in arizona. is she a threat to the country? >> press secretary spicer: i will leave that to ice. the answer is that ice determined that she had violated the law in a way that was in accordance. we have to get back to the idea, our are jobs here in the white house is not to call ball and stripes. and say they violated part of the law. if it was any other subject or tax evasion. they violated a little bit and cheated on taxes a little. you wouldn't say should they go to prison or get a fine. at some point laws are laws and if people have a problem with

the law, local or federal issue, petition the law maker and the executive branch of government and change it. but our job is not to figure out should this individual get a pass or not abide by the law? if we want to change the law, we can create and change laws. i don't want to comment on the specifics of one case. that puts the white house in the position of who is following the law and isn't. >> reporter: but priorization. >> press secretary spicer: when you have 13 or 14 million people in the country illegally. prioritize those who pose a threat to public safety and go after that individual or whatever. there is no question. you have to have priorities. what do you do first, second or third. 13 or 14 or 15 million people in the country, the president gave

guidance especially in the last administration, so many carve outs that ice agent and members had to figuring out deputy they fit in a category and the president wants to take shackles off and say you have a mission and there are laws to be followed and do your mission and follow the law. for a specific case i refer you to ice and to that. wait a minute. you please not interrupt her. i am not going to allow you to be interrupted. >> reporter: the question is anti- semitism. and the president made it clear. but you said he took opportunities in the past, he had the opportunities to deliver a message to the american people and he made it clear he was not anti- semitic and he was

insulted by that. but he declined to offer one. is the president comfortable with his obligation to deliver that broad and forceful message to american and why did it do it soon sner>> press secretary spicer: he has. there is a point in which he talked on election night about uniting the country. and every time there is an incident. if you get a question. will he announced that. at some point he answered the question. no. what are you at. >> reporter: is he comfortable with his role as a person who delivers a brarred message. >> press secretary spicer: he is very comfortable and understands as leader of world he has an awesome responsibility to make it very clear. and he's spoken forcefully that

we don't stand for this kind of behavior and words and tolerance. and we are a country to bring people together. and shouldn't tolerate because of the color of the spun or religion or variety of other things. there is a point upon which it is asked and answered. that's the kind of president he wants to be and country. >> reporter: follow it is the dhs memos the aclu said the courts will not allow it to be a reality. how can the administration prepare for the legal battle and do you have response. >> press secretary spicer: we have done a phenomenal job working with dhs and doj, and through the white house staff to make sure that we are well within any concerns that the

court may have. and it is important to emphasize and we were vindicated in the court. we have an issue with the 9th circuit. but a dual track is something that we wanted to pursue to it make sure we do everything we can to keep the country safe. >> reporter: the foreign minister -- the australian foreign minister is meeting with the president today and secretary of state tomorrow, i guess we can assume the u.s. refugee deal would come up. the president was considering and reviewing a deal. >> press secretary spicer: we'll have a read are out of that. of course. >> reporter: can you update us on the characterization of deal and given that recent exposure

on the speech, will australia be expected to return the favor are? >> press secretary spicer: we'll have a readout after that call. and i have nothing. and i don't want to get ahead of the vice-president's meeting with the secretary of state. kristin. >> reporter: one on the refugee executive orders that we expect in the coming days. can you tell us what the language might look like as it relates to refugees. >> press secretary spicer: i appreciate the effort and when we have it ready. >> reporter: is this a ban on syrian refugee? >> press secretary spicer: i appreciate the second try and we are not ready to announce it. and we are making sure it is completely ready to go. and so when we have that, we'll get it out to you. and the reason we have not announced it, it is not ready to

be announced. >> reporter: the president was asked about antisemitism and they came after ivanka. has she counselled him? >> press secretary spicer: the president was visiting the african- american museum. it was powerful that while there and while understanding the struggles of so many and we talk about how, one of the beauty of history we don't repeat itself. and when you are at a museum and seeing the struggles that so many americans faced and overcame, you want to remind people that there is still issues that the country is grappling with and there is no place for that hate or language. as i mentioned, it was a very powerful opportunity for him to say that and make clear what his opinions were. sarah? >> reporter: you have --

>> press secretary spicer: the president was very clear. as i mentioned halle, he discussed it over and over again. his position is clear and his attempt and desire to unite the country has been expressed over and over again. >> reporter: the new york times said the budget director is preparing a budget that eliminates. senator high camp and he that expressed. does he support exporting that. >> press secretary spicer: i can confirm the budget director is working on a budget. they are talking to members of congress and other interested parties about founding levels. but we are in the at that

position yet. >> reporter: dhs guidance did not eliminate docka. is that mean it is a federal matter and not going away? >> press secretary spicer: no, jordan, what it means is that this particular enforcement is tailored to what we are talking about today, implementation of those two orders and one is tasking the agencies under dhs to address a specific problem of the million or so plus or minus people that they identified and adjudicated and already done through the process to be adjudicated. that just means, what it means more than anything, that this order does not address that and it is clear in the q&an and dhs

website. >> reporter: one, it is one month on the job for you and the president and you are already talk of the town and globe. two questions, sir, one, >> press secretary spicer: my wife would disagreement it is is not always positive p. >> reporter: it looks like, sean, the president's order is working around the globe, because more than 60000 pakistanis were deported and said they were a threat to the country and also at the same time, arresting hundreds of terrorist in the country. any presidential message? >> press secretary spicer: there is nothing that i have in an update of what is going on in pakistan. i refer you to the department of state with their respective policies. the point is each country needs

to look what they do to control the people entering their countries keep them safe. when you look at our law and compare them to other countries, we fall on the lower end of how tough our immigration policy. >> reporter: my second question. as far as the illegal immigrant concern in the u.s., millions of illegal immigrants are waiting for 8 or 10 years that they might see a light in the dark tunnel. and now they are hoping that president trump will have a light for them. what message for them who are in this country 5, 10 or 20 record with with no criminal record? >> press secretary spicer: the president said before he as a big heart. as we develop policy on

immigration. prioritize what we go after first, second and third. the president made it clear that he understands the proprietary of the individuals and he impact on the families and communities. we will develop policy that address that and today's focus is specifically on two executive orders and i will allude to that. at the beginning of the month. senator mccain sent a question to the president. when will the president reare respond to senator mccain's letter and what the mission on the aid. >> press secretary spicer: i will get back to you on that. we are pleased that senator mccain praised the pick of

general mcmaster. scott? >> reporter: on russia. it is on the subject general mcmasters is hawkish. and i am curious what is the difference in tone or tenure or strategy to expect working together. >> press secretary spicer: as i mentioned a couple of times, there is widespread praise for general mcmaster in his understanding of national security and foreign matter and a great asat the time to the president's security team. the president is a decider whether it is russia or go other matter. if he can make a deal with russia, i think he will do it. if he can't he won't. he will try and his success as a businessman and negotiator is seen as a positive sign.

he understands if he can find common ground on defeating ice six and areas of economic interest, that's where we will work with russia. if he can get a deal he will. and he will try and where others have failed, he will make sure he will do everything possible if it is into the interest of the united states we will have a deal. >> reporter: there was some reports that admiral howard and others as well -- >> press secretary spicer: he will have 100 percent. the president is clear with that. he is the national security advisor and he will have whatever need he needs to implement a successful team. with respect to admural harwood.

he made it clear he would love to take the job, but during the course of discussions, before i continue with the discussion, i need to address financial and family concerns. he said i am unable to continue the discussion bauft family issues i have. i spent 40 years serving this country in the united states navy and he said if there is another open nothing the year or two, i would be honored and i am impressed with the team that is there. he was excited being part of the team and he was available to as many reporters he could take. and we gave out his contact information. he wrote a letter to the president and he said, because of family concerns, financial constraints and having served this nation 40 years, i can't

take this job. but i am unbelievably impressed and all of the rumors over the staff were 100 percent false. he made it clear he would love to serve in the fut and you are impressed with the team and wanted to do this. but there were constraints financial and family wise and come after serve issing 40 years in the military, he would have had to make. i talked to him and the team has talked to him. and ultimately the president was very, very impressed with general mcmasters. he was always one of the individuals that stood above the folks. john bolton and others he was impressed. and tom cotton and other senators praised general mcmaster's command of the issues

and style and understanding of the gop political landscape. and that's why you saw bipartisan praise for him and why he would be an asset to the national security team. and he had the best choice and that will benefit not only the nation. >> reporter: any senior people, can we expect he may replace. >> press secretary spicer: i think we have an amazing team and he is impressed with him. the president told them they would lead the team and he would have the discretion to adjust. >> reporter: you said he has the full authority to staff his office. after he lookses at everything. if he advises the president not to have a chief strategist as part of the committee.

>> press secretary spicer: the president said he has full authority to structure the national security team. he would make that recommendation. and the president would take that in krfrgz. i will not go with that or this person. but the president made it clear they had 100 percent control over the national security committee. thank you, guys, i will see you tomorrow. he will stay on active duty. >> reporter: is that information? >> press secretary spicer: that was the case with powell and other folks. >> reporter: when the new do comes out you will not resend? >> press secretary spicer: thank you guys. >> reporter: what about the antisemitic side. >> that was sean spicer wrapping up the briefing.

i am melissa francis and spicer made news by saying we'll see a tax plan in the next few weeks. we'll bring in simon rosenburg former clinton advisor. and chairman of the american conconservative union. not as contentious as we have been used to lately. he talked about the immigration overhaul and stressing they are removing criminal illegal alians. what is your take. >> yeah, what is interesting p, as someone who worked on immigration policy, starting in 2011, it was the policy of the federal government to remove crim names first. that was the policy.

> melissa: it is issue they have not done it. >> that's not true. we have fewer in the country are more than ten years ago. and no foreign fighter or terrorist attacks since 9/11. > melissa: i have a stack in front of me from the u.s. customs enforcement agency and.07 of those with deportation orders are actually deport ped. so that does not support what they are saying there. >> no, that's what they reported in the last few week. obama deported 3 million people. that is the aggressive deportation and board enforcement. > melissa: why does ice say only one percent. >> that's the only people they arrested in the last few weeks

under this particular measure. but the notion of not deporting large numbers of people and the flow hasn't stopped is false. > melissa: the accusations of president trump and he's a racist of trying to get people out of the country are wrong? he said no, president trump is doing what president obama is doing. >> i obvious businessly disagree with anybody who said trump's empigration policy is racist. president obama was at one called the deportener chief by liberals in his party. a lot of people left not only because of obama is tough. but the economy was so bad, they couldn't find the low- level paying jobs in our economy. we had to get it back.

and what president trump announced totally makes sense and needs to be done. > melissa: simon, i struggle with the argument. on the left it seems like they want both ways. look, president obama was on top. and sending people out of the country that deserved to g. but on it is other hand, they are protesting and saying that president trump wants to divide the country and separate mothers from their kids, >> that is a great question. where we are now. we are pursuing a policy, the president pursuing a president with what happened in arizona. it puts fear and all len undocumented immigrants fair game. and that was not true a few months ago. you will see in california, a seven-year-old on a soccer

field and her mother was removed in the soccer game and no family to go back to in the soccer game. i don't think americans want that kind of immigration. > melissa: people in any country is subject to reare moval. and the idea of the law just suddenly changed is not true. they are not saying who should go and who shouldn't. they will prioritize the most violent criminals first. >> simon said president obama deported 3 million people. none of those people had soccer or children or their lives disrupted. it is it a tough call for presidents and the right thing to do is follow our gov.

language. and they attack president trump for being for. it mel mel sean spicer said they are workinga i resurfaces viewed and they believe they will prevail on the original ones in the course. >> press secretary spicer: we'll have are a dual track system and make sure it is ail tored with what is and we are working with department much justice and department of homeland security to ensure that the next step will achieve the president's goal and does so in a way that recognizes the concerns that the court has until we prevail at a later time. > melissa: martha mccallum is host of a first 100 days and joins me now.

you will talk to people tonight. one of the key issue that brings out emotion and has to do with the kids n involved in this and the children. we heard about that today. the president indicated that he is more of a softness to children of illegal immigrants. how do your questions go on that tonight? what are the opinions out there. you touched on the word. in upon motion and take p the way the carried out. and look being to the stoir store of the gifrl are and the point is well taken. the difference you are seeing in the administration, that are implemented laws that are on the

books. looking at the continues of those who and told several and a date to leave the country bee the and my deft is that ththea. and that's always been the case in this country. > melissa: one. issues i heard talked about this morning and what happened with unaccompanied minors come over the border. they are unaccompanied prierns, but doesn't that set up a dangerous situation where maybe people say you have a better chance on your own and you will be allowed to stay. and maybe set up an incentive where people are doing in these

prospect >> it is a great point. that's why they want to secure the wall and make it and they want to enkoufrj legal immigration and submittal that entire country embraces. in florida, this issue is deeply felt and emotional. it has a huge immigrant population in florida. but we learned that democrats and independents lean-to it entors the laws on the book. yes. when you numbers on this melissa, when break down the numbers president trump d sported. they criminal illegal

immigrants. under this administration, it is 75 percent criminal. it is a mauler group than what we saw on we'll talk about the people on the formum today we are going. > melissa: it is fantastic. it is interesting to see how they perceive the news. wherever you are watching us now. it is different elsewhere. thank you for coming on the show, we look forward to it. > melissa: thank you. and president trump and the lieutenant general hr mcmaster was met with praise. and what challenges lie ahead for the three- star army

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> melissa: president the president tapping lieutenant general mcmaster has new national security advisor, white house press secretary sean spicer addressing the pick moments ago. >> press secretary spicer: the president is proud to present general mcmasters to team. he will protect the american interest at home and abroad. > melissa: joining us is the retired map rhine corps staff. you heard what the press secretary said letting him set up his own staff. well was a emphasis on the idea that this pick will not just go along with what the president

want upons and gives him the lee way to disagree with him. >> it is not only through actions. but practice leading those in charge of you. i think general mcmaster has a lot of that in his past. some of his work and the vietnam war book, you don't question superiors, but to bring forth ideas and come with me with an interest and not a problem. that is the right kind in the responsibility traits he can employ with president trump. > melissa: he is well respected and not a lot of people wanted to say anything negingative. this was tom cotton talking about a past experience. listen to this. >> i actually submitted my

resignation papers because of the way the army treated general mcmaster. they are reluctant to treat troops. and at the same time they recognize that we have to protect our country and the core national security interest. > melissa: a lot of support. the only idea is putting a general in the role is politicalizing the military. >> i think with the right person shields the person from the politics. and i believe that general mcmaster will put himself as a soldier first and that will go a long way with the counsel. it may be along with obama hold overs. but general flynn brought in inherit problems that general mcmasters doesn't have. you get the reputation and

provenness of general mcmasters. > melissa: we hear what you are saying and thank you for your service as well. that's it for us. i am melissa francis. stay tuned for shep.

>> shepard: it's noon on the west coast. president trump's team is taking on illegal immigration. letting agencies to detain a lot of people. we'll show you who it affects and what it means and the updated plan for building a border wall. president trump's new national security advisor. lieutenant general h.r. mcmaster. he's a soldier and scholar known for challenging the establishment and it's very possible he could shake things up in washington. america's changing relationship with russia. word that the kremlin is putting together a