President Trump to Deliver Keynote Address at Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut
Trump will congratulate Coast Guard cadets at the academy's 145th commencement, which is not open to the public and may move indoors if weather worsens.
- On Thursday, the Coast Guard announced that President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at the 145th Coast Guard Academy Commencement Exercises in New London on May 20.
- Following his first appearance in 2017, this event marks President Trump's second keynote address as president at the Coast Guard Academy. The return engagement underscores the institution's significance to the administration.
- Scheduled for 11:20 a.m. on May 20 at Cadet Memorial Field, the 145th Coast Guard Academy Commencement Exercises are not open to the public. Inclement weather would move the ceremony to Leamy Hall Auditorium.
- Past keynote speakers from the Trump administration include former Homeland Security Kristi Noem in 2025, former acting Secretary Homeland Security Chad Wolf in 2020, National Security Adviser John Bolton in 2019, and Vice President Mike Pence in 2018.
- The Coast Guard stated, "The President will congratulate the cadets, the newest generation of military leaders for the Coast Guard, on their hard work and dedication." The message emphasizes recognition of the graduating class's commitment.
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President Trump to give keynote address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in Connecticut
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremonies in New London on Wednesday, May 20, the Coast Guard announced Thursday. It will be the 145th Commencement Exercises for the Coast Guard Academy. President Trump will congratulate the cadets on their hard work [...]
President Trump to give Coast Guard Academy commencement keynote address
President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at the Coast Guard Academy commencement in New London this year, the Coast Guard announced on Thursday. The 145th Coast Guard Academy Commencement Exercises are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. President Trump last spoke at the Coast Guard Academy during his first term in 2017. Then-Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem gave the keynote address at last year’s commenc…
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