Trump Criticizes DEI Policies and NATO During West Point Commencement Speech

 Trump Criticizes DEI Policies and NATO During West Point Commencement Speech

In a campaign-style address at the prestigious West Point Military Academy, President Donald Trump publicly criticized U.S. diversity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, NATO, and took credit for military reforms. Wearing his signature red "Make America Great Again" cap, Trump argued that the U.S. Armed Forces should prioritize dominance and threat elimination over cultural or political agendas. Trump stated, "The military’s job is to dominate any foe and annihilate any threat to America," dismissing programs like critical race theory and transgender policies as divisive and demeaning. He claimed to have rolled back DEI initiatives as part of efforts to restore readiness and morale within the military.

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