President Trump's Commencement Address to West Point Class of 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

• 🎓 President Trump congratulates the West Point class of 2025, calling them winners and the nation's newest war fighters and leaders of character.
• 👏 He thanks the Superintendent General Steven Gillen, faculty, staff, and families for their dedication and support.
• 🇺🇸 Nearly one-third of the graduating cadets are children of veterans, highlighting a strong military heritage.

West Point Achievements and Traditions

• 🌟 The class is recognized for academic excellence, with 26 cadets achieving the highest academic distinction and four being Rhodes Scholars.
• 🚀 Eight cadets designed and launched a hypersonic rocket, setting a world record for amateur rocketry.
• 🏊‍♀️ The class excelled physically, with notable achievements in an 18.5-mile march and the completion of rigorous schools like airborne and diver school.
• 🥳 In a traditional pardon, President Trump absolved cadets of minor conduct restrictions, emphasizing a clean slate.

Military Strength and National Priorities

• 💪 Trump highlights the rebuilding of the U.S. military during his term, emphasizing overwhelming strength and devastating force against adversaries.
• 🛡️ He announces a $1 trillion investment in the armed forces, including new aircraft, tanks, and shipbuilding, with a focus on