Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner engaged in a heated discussion with former New York Democratic State Senator David Carlucci on Wednesday, probing whether his criticisms of President Donald Trump indicated he was “rooting against” America. Carlucci had earlier criticized Trump’s establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to recruit new federal employees, oversee wasteful spending, and halt several programs. When Carlucci suggested that Republicans might “crash” the country after “begging” for control over the government, Faulkner pressed him hard.
Challenging his stance, Faulkner asked, “You’re not rooting for America not to win, are you? You’re not rooting against the country? Because that’s what it sounds like. Is that what you are doing?” In response, Carlucci insisted, “No, absolutely not!” He then attempted to elaborate but was cut short by Faulkner, who remarked, “But you want the leader that the majority just elected to fail.”
Since assuming office, Trump has signed numerous executive orders focusing on crucial issues such as illegal immigration, regulatory cuts, and ending federal involvement in diversity initiatives and energy production. While some federal judges have impeded Trump’s executive actions regarding birthright citizenship, biological male inmates in women’s prisons, and the suspension of foreign aid programs, his administration continues to push forward.
Carlucci, although denying he was rooting against the country, expressed skepticism about Trump’s effectiveness. “No! Absolutely not! I hope the president does well, but he has only done announcements,” he stated, arguing that no tangible results had materialized. “There hasn’t been cost savings, and his budget proposal that’s coming up will prove that. There might be tax cuts for the wealthiest but layoffs for Americans.” Trump’s budget endorsements reflect his commitment to reducing federal spending while offering tax relief, evident in the House proposal he backed on Wednesday.
Highlighting the impact of Trump’s immigration policies, Faulkner countered Carlucci by emphasizing, “People on the left are pushing, saying no, no, no, we want to see the receipts of what is being done with DOGE for instance. Go to the border. Look at what the president has already done there. It has dwindled to a trickle which means illegals can’t get in.” The Trump administration reported an 85% drop in illegal immigration during the first 11 days of his tenure, demonstrating the success of his robust policies in securing the nation’s borders.
Such measures underscore Trump’s dedication to America’s prosperity and security—a vision that aligns with his campaign promises to abolish certain taxes and make permanent the tax cuts from 2017, while reducing the burden of federal expenditures.