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Trump's Military Academy Post Sparks Outrage and Mockery

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced ridicule for a social media post showing a photo from the New York Military Academy.
Critics noted he was sent there at age 13 for behavioral issues.
Biographers say he enjoyed the strict environment.
Former classmates described a culture of bullying at the academy.
Commentators labeled the post stolen valor amid ongoing military actions, a description echoed by Sam Litzinger, who called it desperation.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faced ridicule for a social media post showing a photo from the New York Military Academy.
Critics noted he was sent there at age 13 for behavioral issues.
Biographers say he enjoyed the strict environment.
Former classmates described a culture of bullying at the academy.
Commentators labeled the post stolen valor amid ongoing military actions, a description echoed by Sam Litzinger, who called it desperation.