{"id":2429997,"date":"2025-05-01T22:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-backs-university-of-alabama-to-write-american-future-over-harvard\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T22:07:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:07:40","slug":"trump-backs-university-of-alabama-to-write-american-future-over-harvard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-backs-university-of-alabama-to-write-american-future-over-harvard\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump backs University of Alabama to write American future over Harvard"},"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-backs-university-of-alabama-to-write-american-future-over-harvard%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=2429997&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>During a recent commencement speech at the University of Alabama, former President Donald Trump encouraged graduates to shape America&#8217;s future, suggesting that their institution should play a more important role than Harvard University. He emphasized the importance of red-state schools adn criticized Harvard, linking it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kathleen-j-anderson-chinese-companies-have-quietly-acquired-billions-in-u-s-farmland-what-you-need-to-know\/\" title=\"Kathleen J. Anderson: Chinese Companies Have Quietly Acquired Billions In U.s. Farmland: What You Need To Know\">federal funding issues<\/a>. Trump proclaimed, \u201cThe next chapter of the American story will not be written by the Harvard Crimson. It will be written by you,the Crimson Tide,\u201d while applauding Alabama&#8217;s sports traditions and the university&#8217;s reputation for excellence.<\/p>\n<p>In his address, Trump reiterated familiar topics such as his governance&#8217;s immigration policies and the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">debate surrounding transgender athletes<\/a> in sports, receiving enthusiastic applause from the attendees. He conveyed a message urging graduates to &#8220;break the system&#8221; and trust their instincts,stating that true vision will overcome obstacles. Despite his praises, a counter-rally occurred nearby, where former Senator Doug Jones and former Representative Beto O\u2019Rourke criticized Trump\u2019s influence and motives, highlighting concerns about democracy. The event was marked by visible support for Trump among attendees, including MAGA hats and celebratory messages on the scoreboard.  <\/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 backs University of Alabama to write American future over Harvard<\/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_2111541\" 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> suggested red-state schools such as the University of Alabama should forge America&rsquo;s future over the more liberal and elite Harvard University during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alabama\/\">Alabama&rsquo;s<\/a> commencement on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Near the end of his address, Trump made clear he wanted the University of Alabama graduates to write the next chapter of American history over Harvard, which the administration has battled with in recent weeks over federal funding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3398725\/vance-waltz-un-ambassador-nomination-promotion\/\">Vance: Waltz UN ambassador nomination a &#8216;promotion&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3398709\/house-leadership-delays-major-budget-hearings-white-house-meeting\/\">House leadership delays major budget hearings after White House meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3398247\/trump-moves-mike-waltz-national-security-adviser-united-nations-ambassador\/\">Trump moves embattled Mike Waltz from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-to-pardon-gen-michael-flynn-per-report\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President ... to Pardon Gen. Michael Flynn, Per Report\">national security adviser<\/a> to UN<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Congratulations to the Alabama class of 2025, standing here before you in this magnificent arena. It is clear to see the next chapter of the American story will not be written by the <em>Harvard Crimson<\/em>. It will be written by you, the Crimson Tide,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They get their $5 billion a year. That is not going to be so forthcoming.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@POTUS<\/a> Donald Trump tells the University of Alabama class of 2025 that to change the world they must &#8220;have the courage to be an outsider.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>READ:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ES1PeP9C1E\">https:\/\/t.co\/ES1PeP9C1E<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8GAA7c9nDQ\">pic.twitter.com\/8GAA7c9nDQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dcexaminer\/status\/1918118241370788247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3387172\/trump-speak-university-of-alabama-west-point-graduations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">was introduced<\/a> by legendary Alabama football coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2844893\/espn-hires-saban-gameday-analyst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nick Saban<\/a>, who won seven national championships as a coach and six at Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I feel like I&rsquo;m the warmup band for the Rolling Stones,&rdquo; Saban mused. He later spoke about an anecdote from 2018, when his players and himself went into the Oval Office during Trump&rsquo;s first term. One player had asked if Trump&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shameless-sen-mike-lee-blasts-anti-gun-group-for-fundraising-off-texas-school-shooting\/\" title=\"\u2018Shameless\u2019: Sen. Mike Lee Blasts Anti-Gun Group For Fundraising Off Texas School Shooting\">red button<\/a>, which signals a Diet Coke craving, launched missiles.<\/p>\n<p>The president stuck largely to a political script that included his usual rhetoric on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-allows-12-year-old-trans-girl-to-compete-in-girls-track-in-west-virginia\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Allows 12-Year-Old Trans Girl to Compete in Girls\u2019 Track in West Virginia\">transgender athletes playing<\/a> in women&rsquo;s sports, which drew heavy applause. He hit the theme later in his speech again, mentioning the Olympic boxer Imane Khelif&rsquo;s victory over an Italian boxer, which drew condemnation by conservatives due to Khelif&rsquo;s masculine features.<\/p>\n<p>He also praised his administration&rsquo;s accomplishments on reducing egg prices and curbing illegal immigration, and he blasted judges that back due process for illegal immigrants. Trump repeated his claim that the 2020 election was &ldquo;rigged.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump also praised the university&rsquo;s winning ways. &ldquo;This place is truly where legends are made. It really is. It&rsquo;s a special place,&rdquo; referring to the university&rsquo;s winning sports tradition. &ldquo;The University of Alabama has a brand, and that brand is winning,&rdquo; he added later.<\/p>\n<p>Trump joked that he should&rsquo;ve gone to the University of Alabama because he loves sports. He also praised the state for its Republican makeup. &ldquo;I love this place. Maybe it&rsquo;s because I won Alabama by 45 points,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>He had more than a few pieces of advice for the graduates, with one section of his speech calling on them to &ldquo;break the system.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You have to break the system a little bit and follow your own instincts. But if your vision is right, nothing will hold you down, nothing. You have to have the right vision,&rdquo; he said. <\/p>\n<p>The president then added that &ldquo;these internet people&rdquo; who disliked him are now &ldquo;kissing my ass.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If you look at some of these internet people, I know so many of them. Elon [Musk] is so terrific, but I know now all of them, you know, they all hated me in my first term, and now they&rsquo;re kissing my ass,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Post<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2025\/05\/01\/trump-presidency-news-100-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reported<\/a> that many people at the stadium were wearing Trump&rsquo;s MAGA hats and women wore stickers that said &ldquo;Roll Trump Roll.&rdquo; The scoreboard at the stadium read &ldquo;45&rdquo; and &ldquo;47&rdquo; to mark Trump&rsquo;s two nonconsecutive terms.<\/p>\n<p>A counter-rally was held several miles away, where former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones and former Texas Rep. Beto O&rsquo;Rourke <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-alabama-commencement-address-protests-6bcea5b4058c819c26a8135b41d73dd1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">spoke<\/a>. Jones told the crowd they were there &ldquo;not just as a protest, but as a movement.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You are here today because you&rsquo;re concerned, you&rsquo;re afraid. You understand that this country&rsquo;s great democracy is teetering right now with what we&rsquo;re seeing going on,&rdquo; the former senator said.<\/p>\n<p>O&rsquo;Rourke said Trump was trying to make the students&rsquo; graduation &ldquo;all about him, true to form.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3398085\/trump-cabinet-marco-rubio-surprise-new-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRUMP PRAISES &lsquo;UNBELIEVABLE&rsquo; RUBIO MINUTES BEFORE GIVING HIM SURPRISE NEW JOB<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) and Sen. 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