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Trump hails West Point cadets for their accomplishments and takes credit for US military might
- On May 24, 2025, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, held a commencement ceremony where President Donald Trump addressed the graduating class of 1,002 cadets.
- Trump delivered the address amid an 'America First' military ethos, responding to prior administrations' policies and recent institutional changes at West Point.
- He urged graduates to work hard, think big, hold on to their culture, and reject careerism, while citing military rebuilding and focusing on core defense missions.
- Trump emphasized his role in transforming the military to an unprecedented level, spotlighted individual cadets such as Bryson Daily and Chris Verdugo for their notable achievements, and granted pardons to approximately six cadets who had faced disciplinary issues.
- The speech reinforced Trump's political style, while implying ongoing shifts in military policy and broader institutional pressures on education and social programs.
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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
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