In a Memorial Day ceremony meant to honor America’s fallen heroes, President Donald Trump turned the solemn occasion into a wide-ranging political address, sparking both applause and backlash across the country.
Speaking from the steps of Arlington National Cemetery, Trump opened his remarks by acknowledging the sacrifices of American soldiers but quickly pivoted into campaign-style rhetoric. “We honor our heroes by making America strong again. And we’re doing that better than anyone ever thought possible,” he declared.
Trump made headlines by proposing the reallocation of $3 billion in federal research grants from Ivy League schools like Harvard, instead pledging to invest those funds into vocational and trade schools. “America needs more welders, not more woke professors,” he said, to a mixed reaction from attendees.
He also reignited controversy by referencing the 2023 cocaine incident at the White House, announcing that the FBI would re-open investigations “into the disgraceful cover-ups of the Biden era.”
Critics argue that Trump politicized a sacred national holiday, while supporters praised him for staying “honest and bold.” Political analysts say the speech signals Trump’s strategy to blend patriotism and populism heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
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