Trump Pardons West Point Cadets During Commencement Speech

West Point Commencement Address

• 🇺🇸 President Trump addressed the West Point graduating class, noting it was the largest class since 1959.
• 🚀 He highlighted a group of eight cadets who designed and launched a hypersonic rocket, setting a world record for amateurs.
• 🏃 Cadet Chris Verdugo was recognized for smashing an international record in an 18 1/2 mile march, completing it in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Recognizing Cadet Achievements

• 🎓 The class included 513 graduates who completed aerosol school, 70 who completed airborne school, and eight who graduated from the elite army doctor school.
• 👩‍✈️ Notably, Cadets Megan Cooper and Clara Saber were the first two women in West Point history to complete doctor school.
• 💯 Seven cadets achieved distinction by completing 100 hours of marching for disciplinary infractions.

Presidential Pardon

• 📜 In a traditional gesture, President Trump announced a pardon for all cadets on restriction for minor conduct violations, effective immediately.
• 🤝 He specifically addressed Cadet Chris Verdugo, offering him a "clean slate" and welcoming him to the stage.