Trump celebrates West Point athletes in commencement address to military academy

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President Donald Trump delivered the commencement address at West Point Saturday and gave a shoutout to the "first-rate athletes" at the school.

"I love the sports stuff. What you've done is pretty amazing," Trump said before highlighting the men's lacrosse team.

"Last year, for the first time ever, Army lacrosse became the No. 1-ranked men's lacrosse team in the entire country. That's a tough sport, too."

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President Donald Trump arrives to deliver the commencement speech for the United States Military Academy's graduating cadets in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump then pivoted to the football team, which was nationally ranked earlier this year.

"Your sophomore year, Army football beat Navy, 20-17, and the next year, you did it again, beating Navy, 17-11, and dominating Air Force, 23-3," Trump continued. "But this year, the Black Knights fought your way into the top 20 nationally and racked up your longest winning streak since 1949 with the help of graduating quarterback Cadet Bryson Daily, or as you call him, Captain America. I came to a game. I said, 'He could get into the NFL.' But he chose this life. And I think he made a good choice."

Trump then implored Daily to approach the stage and say a few words.

"Go Army football. … Can't wait to graduate. Love you guys," he said.

Army quarterback Bryson Daily (13) runs with the ball during the first half of a game against Tulane Dec. 6, 2024, in West Point, N.Y.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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