President Trump is set to deliver the commencement address at theU.S. Military Academygraduation ceremony on Saturday. His speech to West Point graduates comes as tension between Trump andhigher education institutionsheated up this week. It also follows the administration's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)programsand hiring practicesat schoolsandfederal agencies, includingmilitary academies. In hisfirst 100 days, the president was also quick to issueexecutive actionsto transform the Defense Department. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. EDT. Watch the live video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.
