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America First Unfiltered: Criminals Deported, AI in Classrooms, & DEI Dismantled

Jenn Pellegrino ,  April 24, 2025

Welcome back to America First Unfiltered — the weekly recap that cuts through the noise to bring you the biggest victories coming out of the Trump White House.

Criminal Aliens Out, American Safety In

This week, President Trump stood shoulder to shoulder with one of the world’s toughest anti-crime leaders — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele — in the Oval Office. Bukele’s powerful declaration, “liberating millions by imprisoning some,” served as a resounding endorsement of President Trump’s unwavering crackdown on violent criminals who crossed into the U.S. under previous open-border policies.

Backed by new international cooperation and relentless executive action, the Trump administration is accelerating the deportation of violent criminal aliens, reinforcing a foundational truth: public safety is non-negotiable.

Northern Border Secured: 95% Drop in Crossings

While others ignored it, President Trump got results. This week, stunning new data from the Swanton Sector revealed a 95% drop in illegal crossings year-over-year — from 1,109 in March 2024 to just 54 this March.

This dramatic shift proves that America First border security works, not just at the southern border, but nationwide.

Veterans Honored, Always Front and Center

President Trump reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to America’s heroes with a week of recognition and reform for military veterans. From policy initiatives to personal honors, the Trump White House is putting veterans first in line — not last in line.

These actions reflect a fundamental principle: those who serve our nation should be served with honor in return.

Education Overhauled: AI Innovation, DEI Elimination

In a major educational reset, President Trump signed a slate of executive orders aimed at restoring excellence, transparency, and American values in our classrooms and universities.

Key actions include:

  • Deploying American-led AI tools to modernize public education
  • Cracking down on radical DEI programs in higher education
  • Requiring foreign funding disclosures from universities
  • Empowering teachers to maintain discipline in the classroom
  • Expanding support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

This is common-sense leadership that prioritizes students, empowers educators, and protects America’s future.

Putting America First, One Win at a Time

From the border to the classroom, from veterans to national security, President Trump’s agenda is working — and winning.

The America First Policy Institute is proud to support this powerful momentum. These are not just headlines — they are milestones of real leadership in action.

This Week’s Wins at a Glance

• Violent criminal aliens deported with international backing
• Northern border crossings down 95% year-over-year
• Veterans honored through action and recognition
• Executive orders modernize education and eliminate DEI extremism
• AI tools deployed and HBCUs elevated

Stay tuned for next week’s special edition as we celebrate the first 100 Days of America First Wins.

I’m Jenn Pellegrino, and I’ll see you next week with even more victories from the Trump White House — because when America leads with strength, the American people thrive with confidence.

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