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Trump hails West Point cadets for their accomplishments and takes credit for US military might
- President Donald Trump delivered a commencement address to 1,002 West Point graduates on Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at Michie Stadium on the academy's campus.
- The address came after previous measures at West Point, which included shutting down about twelve cadet clubs that focused on ethnicity, gender, race, and sexuality, following the Defense Department’s order to remove teachings related to race and gender concepts from the curriculum.
- Trump praised cadets' accomplishments, criticized prior leaders for nation-building efforts, emphasized clearing the military of political and social projects like transgender policies, and urged cadets to embody vision and resilience.
- Trump praised the U.S. Military as the strongest fighting force in history and emphasized that the focus is now on eliminating distractions to concentrate on the military’s primary objective: defeating America’s foes, eliminating threats, and upholding the honor of the American flag with unparalleled dedication.
- Protests with signs like 'Support Our Veterans' and 'Stop the Cuts' occurred outside the ceremony, reflecting controversy surrounding Trump's escalating pressure campaign on higher education, coinciding with a federal judge blocking restrictions on foreign students at Harvard.
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