In an unparalleled address given at his second military commencement, Donald Trump fleetingly showered accolades on West Point grads for their intellectual and hard-earned physical feats before promptly segueing into a politicized spiel. Displaying an audacious bravado, he extinged the accomplishments of his tenure that have elevated the American military to an unprecedented status. ‘Shortly, you will step forth as alumni of the most legendary and prestigious military institution known to mankind,’ Trump revelled in the event at Michie Stadium. He followed it up by emphasizing the unmatched superiority of the army they were joining, an accomplishment he proudly claims as his own.
Donning the iconic red ‘Make America Great Again’ cap, the Republican leader asserted that the U.S. is the unrivaled world power to a gathering of 1,002 graduates. With barely concealed pride, he catalogued his administration’s landmark successes and further strengthened the America First philosophy for the might of the U.S. military, the most formidable fighting force throughout world history. ‘We are brushing aside frivolities in favor of focusing on the prime task at hand: overpowering foes, annihilating threats, and upholding our glorious flag like never before,’ stated the former President.
Launching into an attack on the preceding Biden administration, Trump brought up their approval of drag shows on the military bases that was met with harsh criticism from Republicans and subsequently put an end to. Utilizing this event as a springboard, he lost no time in implicating his predecessor, Joe Biden, for politicizing the armed forces and allowing ‘transform foreign cultures’ under his administration.
Establishing the critical juncture in history when the West Point cadets were graduating, the former President condemned previous political figureheads for callously plunging soldiers into misguided nation-building efforts. He asserted his stance by stripping the military of divisive ‘critical race theory’ and other logistically challenging trainings he deemed politically inclined. ‘Their introduction of myriad social projects and political agendas undermined the defenses of our border and depleted our armaments for uninvolved wars abroad,’ was his critique of former administrations.
Trump’s speech at the West Point football stadium couldn’t stand distinct from his political speeches, claiming that no wars or problems existed when he departed the White House in 2021. He lauded the unparalleled economy during his time and gained momentum by recounting his presumed victory in all the seven swing states during the November elections. ‘These results empower us, allotting us the right to proceed as we desire, considering this significant mandate we have been granted.’
Yet amidst the political oratory, Trump designated some moments to making note of the notable performances of individual graduates. He highlighted the achievement of cadet Chris Verdugo, who astoundingly covered a distance of 18.5 miles on a frigid night in January within a short span of two and a half hours. He dedicated a segment of his speech in praise of the top-performing lacrosse team present.
Ensuring that the stellar performance of the football quarterback, Bryson Daily, of West Point was not overlooked, he complemented his ‘iron’ shoulders. Leveraging Daily’s athletic prowess, the former President then touched upon the contentious topic of transgender women in women’s athletics.
In customary presidential fashion, Trump pardoned a handful of cadets who had disciplinary records. ‘The world was your oyster, you had infinite opportunities at your disposal,’ he praised the class while further adding, ‘While securing elite positions in Wall Street or Silicon Valley might seem lucrative, your chosen path is indeed superior.’
As the president, Trump proceeded to share a list of guidance with the graduating students. He pressed the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing one’s passions, thinking on a grand scale, diligent hard work, preserving their culture, keeping faith in America, and importantly, being brave enough to undertake risks.
Emphatically stating that the time of tremendous transformations does not require a lineup of career-driven conformists, Trump qualified the need for officers with patriotic spirit, broad vision, and commendable resilience. Another area he emphasized during his address was the impressive progress in military technology during his term.
The speech culminated in the resounding finish from Trump calling upon the fresh graduates to ‘never ever succumb,’ before alerting his need to attend to matters related to Russia and China. ‘Our victories are imminent, and our nation’s triumphs will continue to pile up, and your contribution will make this journey a walk in the park,’ he stated with determined optimism.
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