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President Trump defended his decision to pardon most of the Jan. 6 rioters after the release of the first prisoners got underway. The Trump administration also ordered all federal employees hired in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles to be placed on paid leave. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports on President Trump’s first week so far.