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Trump Declares 'Golden Age' of U.S. Military in West Point Address

President Trump outlines an America First military vision, emphasizing decisive force, record defense spending, and the elimination of DEI policies.

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
President Donald Trump pats graduating cadet Bryson Daily on the back, who is an American college football quarterback for the Army Black Knights, during the United States Military Academy commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
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Overview

  • President Trump delivered the commencement address to 1,002 graduates at West Point, calling them 'winners' and the first graduates of the 'Golden Age of America.'
  • He criticized past administrations for engaging in prolonged military conflicts and pledged to focus on clear, decisive objectives for U.S. military engagements.
  • Trump touted a proposed near-$1 trillion defense budget and announced plans for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield, aimed at countering threats from China and Russia.
  • The administration has eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the military, disbanding related student clubs and removing certain materials from academy libraries.
  • Vice President JD Vance, in a related Naval Academy address, reinforced the administration’s commitment to avoiding open-ended conflicts and using military power with discipline.