US President Donald Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where he emphasized his efforts to reshape the federal government by removing officials and deporting undocumented immigrants. Trump also highlighted changes to international development agencies and his actions against radical-left bureaucrats, reinforcing his administration's commitment to reclaiming America's governance.
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