Trump Declares ‘Golden Age of America’ at West Point Commencement

President Donald Trump delivered a rousing commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, captivating the audience with a patriotic message, fierce defense of America’s military values, and a vision for what he called the coming “Golden Age of America.”

In front of a packed stadium, Trump praised the graduating cadets for their resilience and dedication, calling them the first West Point class of a new era. “You are winners, every single one of you,” he declared. “You are the first West Point graduates of the Golden Age of America.”

And the crowd roared.

Unlike the polished platitudes so often delivered by career politicians, Trump’s address was raw, unapologetic, and laser-focused on the military’s true mission: defending the United States of America.

Key moments from the speech included:

• A full-throated rejection of woke politics in the military: “The job of the U.S. armed forces is not to host drag shows. The military’s job is to dominate any foe and annihilate any threat to America anywhere, anytime, and anyplace.”

• Direct praise for cadets’ accomplishments: Trump brought multiple graduates on stage, including one who shattered an international record for the 18-mile march and another team who built a hypersonic rocket prototype.

• Sharp jabs at the political establishment: Referencing the lawfare tactics Democrats have waged against him since 2016, Trump quipped, “I was investigated more than Al Capone. Can you believe it? And now I’m president talking to you.”

Trump’s message resonated deeply, particularly as military morale continues to suffer under Biden’s leadership. Polls show confidence in the U.S. military has declined by over 25% since 2021, driven by unnecessary politicization, DEI mandates, and misplaced priorities.

Trump’s call to restore the military’s focus on defeating enemies not reshaping global cultures or enforcing woke agendas was met with enthusiastic applause throughout the event.

Let’s not forget:

• Under Trump, the U.S. military saw its first pay raise in nearly a decade, and major investments in readiness and modernization.

• He rebuilt depleted defense stockpiles and introduced the Space Force, the first new military branch since 1947.

• And he did it while keeping us out of new wars a record no modern president can match.

Trump also injected moments of levity and camaraderie, playfully telling the rocket-building cadets, “Oh, we can use you. We are building them right now! We had it stolen during the Obama administration. You know who stole it? The Russians.”

As the graduates cheered and saluted their Commander-in-Chief, it was clear this wasn’t just a commencement address. It was a declaration: the American military is back mission-focused, proud, and ready to win again.

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