Trump Delivers Controversial West Point Graduation Speech

President Donald Trump delivered a lengthy and politically charged commencement speech to the 2025 graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, claiming to have "liberated our troops from divisive and demeaning political trainings." Trump also condemned immigration, describing it as an "invasion" and emphasizing strict enforcement. During the speech, he digressed into a controversial and widely remarked-upon commentary about "trophy wives," referencing real estate developer William Levitt's personal life as a cautionary tale about losing momentum. Despite these tangents, Trump attempted to impart some traditional advice, urging graduates to "work hard" and "love what you do." His remarks on DEI followed recent actions by his administration to disband racial and gender-based clubs at West Point and oppose transgender rights within the military. The speech, marked by its mix of military praise, political rhetoric, and unusual personal anecdotes, elicited mixed reactions and notable silence during the more eccentric segments.