Photos: Salutes, tears, hugs as Trump hails West Point cadets for achievements, takes credit for US military prowess

Published on May 25, 2025 12:15 AM IST

Donald Trump praised America’s military prowess while congratulating West Point cadets on their scholastic and athletic achievements.

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Superintendent Lieutenant General Steven W. Gilland and U.S. President Donald Trump salute graduates after addressing the 2025 class of the United States Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point,(Getty Images via AFP)
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Superintendent Lieutenant General Steven W. Gilland and U.S. President Donald Trump salute graduates after addressing the 2025 class of the United States Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point,(Getty Images via AFP)

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West Point undergraduates salute as U.S. President Donald Trump departs after addressing graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. Over one thousand cadets are expected to graduate in the same year that the U.S. Army celebrates its 250th birthday. (Getty Images via AFP)
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West Point undergraduates salute as U.S. President Donald Trump departs after addressing graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. Over one thousand cadets are expected to graduate in the same year that the U.S. Army celebrates its 250th birthday. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Class President Katherine LaReau, right, poses with President Donald Trump as she presents the class gift to Trump at the United States Military Academy commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. AP/PTI(AP05_24_2025_000265B)(AP)
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Class President Katherine LaReau, right, poses with President Donald Trump as she presents the class gift to Trump at the United States Military Academy commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. AP/PTI(AP05_24_2025_000265B)(AP)

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U.S. President Donald Trump cheers the cadets as the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. This year's graduating class included honorary member Peter Wang, a junior ROTC cadet who was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP (REUTERS)
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U.S. President Donald Trump cheers the cadets as the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. This year’s graduating class included honorary member Peter Wang, a junior ROTC cadet who was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP (REUTERS)

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This year's graduating class included honorary member Peter Wang, a junior ROTC cadet who was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. (Getty Images via AFP)
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This year’s graduating class included honorary member Peter Wang, a junior ROTC cadet who was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. (Getty Images via AFP)

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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy prepare to receive their diploma during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)
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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy prepare to receive their diploma during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)

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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy prepare swear in during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)
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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy prepare swear in during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)

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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy  getr emotional during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)
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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy  getr emotional during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)

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West Point undergraduates wait for the start of the United States Military Academy graduation at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)
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West Point undergraduates wait for the start of the United States Military Academy graduation at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)

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West Point undergraduates wait for the start of the United States Military Academy graduation at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York(Getty Images via AFP)
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West Point undergraduates wait for the start of the United States Military Academy graduation at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York(Getty Images via AFP)

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A Marine and Army Ranger brace themselves as Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)
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A Marine and Army Ranger brace themselves as Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)

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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)(AP)
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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)(AP)

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Donald Trump walks next to US Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steven Gilland depart after delivering the commencement address at the 2025 graduation ceremony at the US Military Academy West Point on May 24, 2025, in West Point, New York. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)(AFP)
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Donald Trump walks next to US Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steven Gilland depart after delivering the commencement address at the 2025 graduation ceremony at the US Military Academy West Point on May 24, 2025, in West Point, New York. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)(AFP)

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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy arrive for their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York.(Getty Images via AFP)
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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy arrive for their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York.(Getty Images via AFP)

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United States Military Academy graduating cadets throw their hats in the air at the end of commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. AP/PTI(AP05_24_2025_000335A)(AP)
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United States Military Academy graduating cadets throw their hats in the air at the end of commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. AP/PTI(AP05_24_2025_000335A)(AP)

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Children collect the hats of the graduating class of the United States Military Academy celebrate at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)
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Children collect the hats of the graduating class of the United States Military Academy celebrate at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Cadets react during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)
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Cadets react during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)

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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy arrive for their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York.(Getty Images via AFP)
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The graduating class of the United States Military Academy arrive for their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Family of the graduating class of the United States Military Academy watch as they receive their diploma during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)
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Family of the graduating class of the United States Military Academy watch as they receive their diploma during their graduation ceremony at West Point in Michie Stadium on May 24, 2025 in West Point, New York. (Getty Images via AFP)

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United States Military Academy graduating cadets walk away after receiving their diplomas during commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)(AP)
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United States Military Academy graduating cadets walk away after receiving their diplomas during commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)(AP)

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Cadets beam during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)
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Cadets beam during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)

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Cadets hug each other during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)
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Cadets hug each other during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George, left, and Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, right, stand with the "goat" cadet, or lowest-ranking class member, Temon Michael-Malik Birchett, who is holding the traditional bag of money in collections from peers, during the United States Military Academy commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)(AP)
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George, left, and Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, right, stand with the “goat” cadet, or lowest-ranking class member, Temon Michael-Malik Birchett, who is holding the traditional bag of money in collections from peers, during the United States Military Academy commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)(AP)

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United States Military Academy graduating cadets embrace at the end of commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)(AP)
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United States Military Academy graduating cadets embrace at the end of commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)(AP)

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