President Trump will be speaking at the graduation ceremonies for the University of Alabama and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

President Trump will be speaking at the graduation ceremonies for the University of Alabama and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

President Donald Trump has announced that he will deliver commencement addresses at the University of Alabama and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The news comes amidst ongoing tensions between his administration and higher education institutions over issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion policies [1][2].

Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account late Monday, stating, "I have agreed to do the Commencement Address at two really GREAT places, the University of Alabama and, WEST POINT. Stay tuned for times and dates!!!" [1]. The commencement at the University of Alabama is scheduled from May 2 to 4, while West Point's graduation ceremonies are set for May 24 [1][2].

The University of Alabama is particularly notable for this event, as it will mark the first time a sitting president addresses the school's graduates. The announcement was met with enthusiasm by Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, who expressed her excitement on X, formerly Twitter [3]. Meanwhile, former President Biden delivered the military academy's commencement last year, emphasizing the importance of the oath to the Constitution [1].

The University of Alabama and West Point have yet to release specific details about Trump's appearances, but the announcements come as Trump continues to engage with his political base and the broader public. His speech at West Point will be his first in the state since his 2024 presidential campaign [4].

The timing of these speeches also coincides with ongoing legal battles between the Trump administration and institutions like Harvard University, which has sued the administration over funding issues [2]. The University of Alabama, on the other hand, has not been directly involved in these disputes but has been a strong supporter of Trump's policies.

The graduation ceremonies at West Point and the University of Alabama are significant events in the academic calendar and provide an opportunity for the president to address a diverse audience of young graduates. The dates and times for Trump's speeches are expected to be announced in the coming weeks [2].

References:
[1] https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5260334-trump-alabama-commencement/
[2] https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-deliver-two-commencement-speeches-heres-2062339
[3] https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2025/04/22/will-donald-trump-speak-at-the-university-of-alabamas-graduation/83208311007/
[4] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/22/trump-university-of-alabama-west-point-commencement-address/83208070007/