The ratings went right down the tube," Trump joked, prompting laughter from the audience. Trump said that he personally approved the idea with Burnett and later fired the agent after the show became a success. "He died in defense of our nation," Trump said of Chief Petty Officer William 'Ryan' Owens. And he pledged to protect religious freedom. "I want to express clearly today to the American people that my administration will do everything in its power to defend and protect religious liberty in our land."

Source: New Zealand Herald February 02, 2017 17:48 UTC