Minorities Face Brunt of President Trump's First Actions Back in Office

Federal agencies are being told to eliminate all DEI offices and positions within 60 days. Michael Leach served as the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at the White House under President Biden. He joins Victor to share his reaction to the dismantling of equity programs in government and corporate America.   Cities across the country are dealing with residents who are anxious over plans for a ramp-up in immigration enforcement. Victor first speaks with Congresswoman Delia Ramirez. She is the daughter of immigrants, her husband is a DACA recipient, and she’s worried about her city of Chicago being a target of Trump’s mass deportation plans.   Plus, Victor gets the latest from the Mayor of New Jersey, Ras Baraka, on a “raid” he says terrorized his constituents at a business – including U.S. citizens.   Also, Victor reports on President Trump’s pardons for two officers convicted for their role in the death of a Black man and coverup of what happened. Amaala Jones-Bey, the mother of Karon Hylton-Brown's daughter, shares her reaction to the news – and possibility of the officers returning to their jobs.   Later, Victor catches up with Former NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady, who shares his memories of Kobe Bryant 5 years after the legend's sudden and tragic death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices