West Point Graduation Speech Casts War Readiness Amid Iran Tensions
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told West Point graduates they are ready for war, signaling U.S. military preparedness as tensions with Iran escalate, while also denouncing diversity-within-the-military initiatives; the remarks come as the Trump administration reportedly weighs options on Iran, with allied and Gulf leaders briefing and discussing potential military actions.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells West Point graduates they’re “ready” for war MS NOW
- In last-minute announcement, West Point says Pete Hegseth will deliver commencement address Times Union
- Hegseth torches identity politics in West Point speech: ‘Can’t throw your pronouns at the enemy’ The Hill
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to West Point, New York U.S. Department of War (.gov)
- Hegseth will be speaker at Saturday’s West Point graduation Mid Hudson News
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