be america. >> he went on to say they don't want to let america be america and they don't want the little guy to be heard or have a voice. don jr.'s comments drew serious concern from former cia director general michael hayden. >> that was a little scary. i mean, that is an appeal to the heart and challenging the patriotism of those folks who work in the united states government. >> don jr.'s remarks come as some on the right including him are ramping up attacks on the special counsel's probe claiming it is politically compromised. peter strak was removed from the team after anti trump texts surfaced during the campaign. the president approved by 35% of americans less than a year into his first term.