{"id":2426082,"date":"2025-04-22T08:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-to-speak-at-university-of-alabama-and-west-point-graduations\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T08:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:47:24","slug":"trump-to-speak-at-university-of-alabama-and-west-point-graduations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-to-speak-at-university-of-alabama-and-west-point-graduations\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump to speak at University of Alabama and West Point graduations"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-to-speak-at-university-of-alabama-and-west-point-graduations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2426082&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump announced he will deliver commencement speeches at the University of Alabama and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this spring. the proclamation was made on Truth Social, wherein he expressed excitement about addressing graduates from both institutions, encouraging followers to stay tuned for specific dates and times. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-school-board-hosts-retirement-party-for-superintendent-though-senior-prom-remains-canceled\/\" title=\"Arizona School Board Hosts Retirement Party For Superintendent, Though Senior Prom Remains Canceled\">graduation ceremony<\/a> at the University of Alabama is scheduled for the weekend of May 2-4, while the West Point ceremony is on May 24. Trump previously spoke at West Point during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The news has garnered praise, particularly from Alabama Senator Katie Britt, who called it a tremendous honor for her alma mater. It&#8217;s noted that it is a common tradition for U.S. presidents to participate in such events, with past president Joe Biden having spoken at various graduation ceremonies during his term.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump to speak at University of Alabama and West Point graduations<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2101738\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> announced he will speak at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-university-hosts-white-caucus-meeting-to-unpack-systemic-oppression\/\" title=\"Elon ... Hosts \u2018White Caucus\u2019 Meeting To \u2018Unpack\u2019 \u2018Systemic Oppression\u2019\">commencement ceremonies<\/a> of the University of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alabama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alabama<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/west-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">U.S. Military Academy<\/a> this spring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He gave the announcement via Truth Social late Monday night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3387012\/trump-surpasses-90-day-mark-paperwork\/\">Trump surpasses 90-day mark with a mountain of paperwork<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3386743\/trump-speech-easter-egg-roll-religion-pope-death\/\">Trump vows to &lsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">bring religion back&#038;rsquo<\/a>; at White House Easter Egg Roll<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3386791\/trump-pope-francis-funeral-rome\/\">Trump traveling to Rome to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-to-attend-funeral-services-for-pope-francis\/\" title=\"... to ... funeral services for Pope Francis\">attend funeral services<\/a> for Pope Francis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I have agreed to do the Commencement Address at two really GREAT places, the University of Alabama and, WEST POINT. Stay tuned for times and dates!!!&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>The University of Alabama&rsquo;s graduation ceremonies are scheduled for the weekend of May 2-4, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-high-school-students-in-oregon-offered-black-student-graduation-ceremony-this-spring\/\" title=\"Black High School Students In Oregon Offered \u2018Black Student ...\u2019 This ...\">commencement ceremony<\/a> at West Point is scheduled for May 24.<\/p>\n<p>Trump spoke at the West Point commencement ceremony in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The president visited Tuscaloosa last September to attend the Alabama-Georgia football game. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) said she was &ldquo;thrilled&rdquo; Trump would be speaking at the University of Alabama.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3224765\/senate-democrats-hope-midterms-2024-downballot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>SENATE DEMOCRATS SEE HOPE FOR MIDTERMS WITH 2024 DOWNBALLOT RESULTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What a tremendous honor for my alma mater. Looking forward to a historic occasion for graduates and their families. Roll Tide!&rdquo; she <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenKatieBritt\/status\/1914638177433772214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1914638177433772214%7Ctwgr%5E1b809c386717f375379fed638164168e320c8b37%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.al.com%2Fpolitics%2F2025%2F04%2Fpresident-donald-trump-says-he-will-deliver-university-of-alabama-commencement-address.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for presidents to speak at college graduation ceremonies. 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