Trump orders all federal DEI employees be put on leave

President Trump is ordering all federal workers in diversity, equity and inclusion roles be placed on paid leave. It comes as the president faces backlash from both sides of the aisle for the sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports and Hallie Jackson provides analysis for TODAY.

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