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Jim Banks: “The Navy's recruitment skyrocketed 80% from November of 2024…”

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 01:02

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? Because leadership matters, sir. Belief in your country matters. Having the back of your troops matters. (01:02–01:10)

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Asserts that Navy recruitment increased by 80% from November 2024 to the previous year.

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