US EditionTrump hails West Point cadets for their accomplishments and takes credit for US military might
- President Trump delivered the first service academy commencement speech of his second term on Saturday at West Point, addressing the class of 2025.
- Trump emphasized rebuilding the military during his first term and called for deploying soldiers with clear goals instead of undefined, open-ended conflicts.
- He praised individual graduates, including Army's quarterback Bryson Daily and Chris Verdugo, who completed an 18.5-mile winter march, and pardoned half a dozen cadets facing infractions.
- Trump emphasized that the military should be led by courageous and visionary patriots rather than long-term insiders who simply follow orders, highlighting a focus on defeating America's enemies and staunchly protecting the nation’s flag.
- His speech mixed political rhetoric and long-held grievances, reflecting ongoing polarization and a focus on strengthening military readiness amid changing times.
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Trump narrows focus on 'killing America's enemies' in speech to graduate cadets
US President Donald Trump used the first service academy commencement address of his second term on Saturday (local time) to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice while also veering sharply into a campaign-style recitation of political boasts and long-held grievances."In a few moments, you'll become graduates of the most elite and storied military academy in human history," Trump said at the ceremony at Mi…
Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics, and grievances
WEST POINT, N.Y. — President Donald Trump used the first service academy commencement address of his second term Saturday to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice while also veering sharply into a campaign-style recitation of political boasts and long-held grievances.
Trump delivers rally-style speech at West Point, touts military rebuild
During West Point's graduation ceremony, Trump gave a rally-style speech, praising cadets, claiming credit for rebuilding the military, attacking “woke” policies, and asserting a 2024 mandate to reshape US defense priorities.
Trump tells West Point graduates 'we do not need an officer corps of careerists and yes men'
President Donald Trump used the first service academy commencement address of his second term Saturday to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice while also veering sharply into a campaign-style recitation of political boasts and long-held grievances. “In a few moments, you’ll become graduates of the most elite and storied military academy in human history,” Trump said at the ceremony at Michie Stadium. “And…
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