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Jim Banks: “The army doubled its recruitment From November of 20 to the…”

Featuring: Jim Banks, Republican | U.S. Senate, Indiana

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Jim Banks and Pete Hegseth Discuss Military Recruitment Surge Under Trump

Published | Video Starts at 00:54

Prior to President Trump's election, the military was struggling with the worst recruitment crisis in 50 years. That all seemed to have changed overnight. On one specific day, and the chart shows it. The army doubled its recruitment From November of 20 to the previous November. The Navy, the same thing. The Navy's recruitment skyrocketed 80% from November of 2024 to the previous year. Mr. Secretary, what changed? There was an election, Senator. Why does that matter? (00:54–01:02)

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