**Trump Highlights Military Reforms in West Point Graduates Address**

President Donald Trump recently addressed the graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, commending them as they step into their roles during what he called the "golden age of America." In a speech that intertwined traditional graduation advice with campaign-like rhetoric, Trump praised his administration's military reforms, emphasizing the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Speaking to the graduates while donning his signature 'Make America Great Again' hat, Trump declared, "You are the first West Point graduates of the golden age of America," and expressed his confidence that they would lead the military to unparalleled greatness. He lauded the strength of the U.S. military, taking credit for its perceived rejuvenation during his first term.

Throughout his nearly hour-long address, Trump underscored an "America First" philosophy and credited his administration with significantly bolstering the U.S. military. "You are becoming officers in the greatest and most powerful army the world has ever known," he remarked. "And I know, because I rebuilt that army, and we rebuilt the military, and we rebuilt it like nobody has ever rebuilt it before."

Trump also criticized previous administrations, accusing them of engaging in futile "nation-building crusades" in countries indifferent to American intervention. He asserted that part of the military's role is to be fearlessly respected worldwide, stating, "A big part of that job is to be respected again, and you are, as of right now, respected more than any army anywhere in the world."

The address included a pointed celebration of his administration’s efforts to remove DEI programs from the military, which he described as liberation from "divisive and demeaning political trainings." Trump's executive order led to the elimination of numerous cultural clubs at West Point, including those focused on the Asian-Pacific, Japanese, and Latin communities, according to NBC News.

Additionally, the Pentagon, under Trump's directive, has instructed military academies to remove any publications containing references to racism or sexism from their libraries, further aligning with his administration's policies as reported by the New York Times.

Trump's speech highlighted his broader agenda and his focus on military readiness and distinctively distanced his administration's policies from those of his predecessors.