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West Point Cancels Tom Hanks Award Amid Culture Wars

President Trump's criticism of Tom Hanks, deemed "woke" and "destructive," led to West Point alumni cancelling an award ceremony for the actor, reflecting a broader effort to eliminate diversity programs and promote a more conservative image within the academy.

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West Point Mission Statement Change Sparks DEI Cover-Up Allegations

West Point updated its mission statement in March 2024, replacing "duty, honor, country" with "Army Values," sparking controversy after Judicial Watch obtained internal memos suggesting a link to DEI initiatives and alleging a cover-up by the Biden administration.

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Trump Demands Harvard Release International Student Data

President Trump demanded Harvard University provide the names and nationalities of its approximately 6,793 international students from 147 countries, escalating his feud with the university after a temporary court halt on his administration's ban of international student enrollment.

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Trump Announces $1 Trillion Military Buildup at West Point Graduation

President Trump addressed West Point's graduating class of 2025, announcing a $1 trillion military buildup including new weaponry and a "Golden Dome" missile defense system, while also celebrating individual cadets' achievements and emphasizing a return to traditional military values and an assertiv...

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Army Orders Review of Books on DEI, Gender Ideology, and Critical Race Theory

Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army Derrick Anderson ordered the removal of books promoting DEI, gender ideology, and critical race theory from Army libraries, including West Point, on April 9th; however, the order was later changed to 'flag' the books, pending a final decision by top Army offici...

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West Point Disbands Diversity Clubs Following Trump Order

West Point disbanded 12 cadet clubs focused on ethnicity, gender, race, and sexuality, complying with the Trump administration's order to eliminate diversity programs, affecting groups like the Asian-Pacific Forum Club and the Society of Women Engineers Club.

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West Point Cancels Tom Hanks Award Ceremony Amidst Trump Administration's Ideological Push

The West Point alumni association cancelled Tom Hanks' Sylvanus Thayer Award ceremony following President Trump's criticism of Hanks as "destructive" and "woke", amidst a broader effort by the Trump administration to influence military and higher education institutions.

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Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers, But Controversial Memorial Day Post Sparks Outrage

On Memorial Day, President Trump honored fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, but his earlier Truth Social post attacked political rivals, falsely claiming 21 million illegal entries under Biden, and wished a "Happy Memorial Day" to "scum"—prompting criticism given the holiday's significa...

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Trump to Speak at West Point Amidst Military Diversity Crackdown

President Trump will deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday, amidst his administration's controversial elimination of diversity programs and removal of books from military academies, sparking protests.

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West Point Professor Resigns, Citing Censorship Under Trump Administration

West Point philosophy professor Graham Parsons resigned, citing censorship of "un-American" theories under the Trump administration, leading to curriculum changes, course removals, and restrictions on faculty speech and publications.

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Naval Academy Shuts Down DEI Offices Following Trump's Executive Orders

Following President Trump's executive orders, the U.S. Naval Academy is closing all DEIA offices and ending related contracts due to concerns about obscured objectives, mirroring similar actions at West Point which disbanded several identity-based clubs.

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West Point Disbands Cultural Clubs Following Trump's Anti-DEI Order

Following President Trump's executive order, West Point disbanded cultural clubs, including those for Asian-Pacific Islanders, Latinx, Black, Native American, and women students, impacting various observances, including Black History Month and Pride Month.

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