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Trump's Commencement Speech Fuels Divide on Military Trust

5/28/2025

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In a chaotic May 2025 commencement speech at West Point, President Trump boasted about boosting military recruitment while casting doubt on established scientific achievements, such as stealth technology. His approach, filled with misleading assertions, has left Democratic leaders grappling to challenge his narrative, highlighting the growing divide in public trust towards experts.

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In a chaotic May 2025 commencement speech at West Point, President Trump boasted about boosting military recruitment while casting doubt on established scientific achievements, such as stealth technology. His approach, filled with misleading assertions, has left Democratic leaders grappling to challenge his narrative, highlighting the growing divide in public trust towards experts.