Trump promises stronger military, ends ideological projects
President Donald Trump announced at West Point that the American military will no longer be subject to "absurd ideological experiments." This move is part of his plan to rebuild the armed forces.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump spoke to the cadets at West Point, emphasizing the end of "nation-building crusades" and ideological experiments in the military.
- The President took credit for rebuilding the military, claiming that it is now "better than ever before."
- Trump criticized his predecessors for political projects in the military, promising to focus on defending America.
What changes is Trump implementing in the military?
During the end-of-academic-year ceremony at West Point, President Donald Trump reiterated that the American military will no longer be engaged in "absurd ideological experiments."
In his speech to about a thousand cadets, Trump emphasized that they are the first graduates who will serve in the nation's "golden age." The President took credit for rebuilding the military, asserting that it is now "better than ever before."
Why is Trump criticizing his predecessors?
Trump criticized his predecessors for involving the armed forces in "social projects and political issues," which he claimed weakened border defense and depleted arsenals. The President assured that those times are over and emphasized that the U.S. military is once again based on merit. In his address, he stressed that the task of the military is "crushing America's adversaries" and defending the American flag.
Trump also referred to reforms he introduced to make the military less diverse, including removing a four-star Black general from the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and dismissing high-ranking women. He also banned transgender individuals from serving in the military.
