President Donald Trump used the first service academy commencement address of his second term Saturday to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice while also ...

President Donald Trump addressed graduates at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point by proclaiming them “winners” while touting his administration’s actions to reshape the military.

Thayer’s statue stands today in a place of honor on the historic Plain at West Point, along with statues commemorating Washington, Eisenhower (Class of 1915), MacArthur (1903) and Patton (1909).

President Donald Trump walks the field prior to addressing graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025, in New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) ...

President Donald Trump told graduates to avoid "trophy wives" during his commencement address at the United States Military Academy at West Point on May 24. "He ended up getting a divorce, found a ...

President Donald Trump, left, salutes alongside U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland during commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025.