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Trump 'on Brand' with Anti-Woke Rant at Army Officer Graduation

Donald Trump delivered a speech at West Point Military Academy's graduation for new US army officers on Saturday, May 25, 2025.
Trump's speech attacked transgender people, army diversity policies, and his predecessors while applauding his rollback of inclusion efforts, drawing mixed reactions.
The event combined formal military ceremony with Trump's informal remarks, prompting applause for some views and protests from Black and indigenous attendees.
Cadet George Montras, 23, called the speech 'pretty on brand' for Trump, while some cadets and attendees described parts as divisive and the speech as unravelled.
Responses varied, with a US army chaplain emphasizing 'the joy of serving' and urging support for Trump’s foreign policy, while others voiced concern over divisive rhetoric.

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