Remember when the mainstream media insisted Trump would fade into political obscurity after the 2024 election? Well, once again, those predictions have aged like milk left out in the July sun. Americans aren’t just accepting President Trump’s leadership – they’re clamoring for it in surprising new venues.

The latest evidence of Trump’s enduring appeal comes from America’s hallowed halls of education, where graduating seniors apparently haven’t gotten the memo that they’re supposed to reject traditional values. Instead, they’ll be donning their caps and gowns to hear from the 45th and 47th President of the United States himself.

President Donald Trump announced Monday night that he has accepted invitations to deliver commencement addresses at two of America’s most respected institutions: the University of Alabama and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Taking to social media with his characteristic enthusiasm, Trump declared, “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!!!”

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For those marking their calendars, the University of Alabama will hold its graduation ceremonies from May 2-4 at Coleman Coliseum, while West Point’s graduation is scheduled for May 24th. This marks Trump’s second time addressing West Point graduates, having previously delivered their commencement speech in June 2020 during the height of the COVID pandemic.

The Alabama address will be Trump’s first commencement speech at the university, though he’s no stranger to the campus. During his first term and subsequent presidential campaign, Trump made multiple visits to Tuscaloosa, attending high-profile football games including Alabama vs. Georgia and Alabama vs. LSU, connecting with fans and students in America’s heartland.

Alabama’s own Senator Katie Britt enthusiastically endorsed the selection, posting on social media: “Thrilled @POTUS will deliver the 2025 commencement address at the University of Alabama. What a tremendous honor for my alma mater. Looking forward to a historic occasion for graduates and their families. Roll Tide!”

Presidential Podium: A Return to Tradition

West Point graduates have traditionally heard from America’s commander-in-chief or other high-ranking government officials during their commencement ceremonies. It’s a tradition that speaks to the academy’s prestigious place in American military education and the solemn responsibility graduates take on when entering service.

From ‘The Daily Wire’:

“During his 2020 address at West Point, Trump emphasized the importance of the academy and the sacrifices and contributions its graduates made for the country. ‘Every graduate on this field could have gone to virtually any top-ranked university that you wanted,’ Trump said during his 2020 address. ‘You chose to devote your life to the defense of America. You came to West Point because you know the truth: America is the greatest country in human history, and the United States Military is the greatest force for peace and justice the world has ever known.'”

The return to West Point’s podium gives Trump a unique opportunity to address America’s future military leaders at a time of global instability. Meanwhile, his upcoming address at Alabama allows him to connect with one of the nation’s largest public universities in the heart of conservative America.

A Message That Resonates Beyond Campus

For graduating seniors at both institutions, having a sitting U.S. President deliver their commencement address represents a significant honor, regardless of political affiliation. It’s a tradition that transcends partisan politics and speaks to the enduring importance of the presidency as an institution.

The selection also suggests that despite years of media narratives about Trump’s divisiveness, major American institutions still recognize the value and significance of hearing directly from the President. Perhaps they understand something that cable news pundits don’t – that exposure to diverse perspectives, including conservative ones, is essential to a well-rounded education.

As these students prepare to enter the workforce or military service, they’ll carry with them the memory of hearing directly from America’s commander-in-chief at this pivotal moment in their lives. Whatever their personal politics, that’s an experience that will inform their understanding of leadership and service for decades to come.

Key Takeaways:

• Elite institutions are seeking Trump’s leadership while media continues predicting his decline
• West Point and Alabama honor American tradition by inviting the sitting President to inspire graduates
• Trump’s message of American greatness continues to resonate across educational and military audiences

Source: Daily Wire