Attendees of the Naval Academy commencement in Annapolis, Maryland probably had no doubt who President Trump was referring to in his speech.
Trump repeatedly knocked former President Obama as he spoke to the 1,042 graduating midshipmen along with family and guests at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Friday morning.
“In case you haven’t noticed, we have become a lot stronger lately. A lot. We are not going to apologize for America. We are going to stand up for America. No more apologies,” Trump told the crowd.
“We are respected again — I can tell you that,” he said.
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Watch LIVE as @POTUS @realDonaldTrump participates in the United States @NavalAcademy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony: https://t.co/zTlNh8oe4A pic.twitter.com/IrHYFp5upX— Dan Scavino Jr. (@Scavino45) May 25, 2018
“A growing number used their platforms to denigrate America’s incredible heritage, challenge America’s sovereignty and weaken America’s pride,” he said.
Obviously zinging his predecessor’s infamous policy of apologizing and appeasement, the president spoke about the “cynics and critics who try to tear down America,” noting that the “problem grew worse” in recent years.
Touting the changes made that have strengthened the country’s foreign policy as well as a growing economy, Trump declared that things are looking up in the nation.
“We’ve gained the respect that we used to have long ago. Yes, they’re respecting us again,” he said. “America is back!”
The president surprised the graduates by remaining until he had shaken the hands of each one.
Awesome video of Pres. Trump shaking hands of Naval Academy graduates for 90 minutes. Here’s every single one in under a minute. pic.twitter.com/HGkrH7f3bV
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) May 25, 2018
71 year old, stood straight backed in the sun on concrete and shook hands for 90 minutes. What an incredible tribute. Thank you President Trump. Meaningful. #MAGA
— dagny (@dukeblu85) May 25, 2018
Not only would she NEVER do that, she couldn’t.
— dagny (@dukeblu85) May 25, 2018
POTUS45 stood in the hot noon sun wearing a dark suit and tie for almost 2 hours shaking over 1,100 hands with no hat no sunglasses no water and never moved an inch while everyone else was in the shade under the canopy – not easy.
— Scott Pugh (@kscottpugh) May 25, 2018
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