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riversedge

(78,969 posts)
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:06 AM May 2025

🚨 UNBELIEVABLE: Donald Trump broke tradition today at West Point--leaving halfway through commencement and skipping the

It IS believable that Trump left early. yes. it. is.



@ChrisDJackson
🚨 UNBELIEVABLE: Donald Trump broke tradition today at West Point—leaving halfway through commencement and skipping the time-honored handshake with graduating cadets.

Last year, President Biden stayed to shake the hand of every single one of the 1,000+ graduates.

Because he respects them. Trump just sees props.

Absolutely disgraceful.



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🚨 UNBELIEVABLE: Donald Trump broke tradition today at West Point--leaving halfway through commencement and skipping the (Original Post) riversedge May 2025 OP
I imagine we won't be hearing about that on mainstream media. Vinca May 2025 #1
Not as far as I can currently make out. Susan Calvin May 2025 #12
Grok gave support for it LymphocyteLover May 2025 #35
I don't trust a thing Grok says unless Grok has links. Susan Calvin May 2025 #64
Me, too. OAITW r.2.0 May 2025 #77
And looking for The Door Into Summer. Permanut May 2025 #79
Hey, it pisses me off that they stole "grok" from Heinlein, too. Silver Gaia May 2025 #84
No. It's TOTALLY believable. GoCubsGo May 2025 #2
Why would we expect anything better from him? (nt) Paladin May 2025 #26
He is bdamomma May 2025 #3
I really believe it would have been PHYSICALLY too much for Trump to stand and do this-- riversedge May 2025 #6
Here's a video of President Biden shaking every single graduates hand when he gave the commencement address at West Poin riversedge May 2025 #4
I assume there's no video of trump doing it? LymphocyteLover May 2025 #37
Yep, he left right after giving his speech. No handshakes. LymphocyteLover May 2025 #41
Wearing that goddam red hat! ChazInAz May 2025 #44
seriously! LymphocyteLover May 2025 #53
With his IQ on the side. SeattleVet May 2025 #75
LOL! LymphocyteLover May 2025 #85
Sleazy Clouds Passing May 2025 #67
He is no American bdamomma May 2025 #68
I wouldn't want a handshake from him. calimary May 2025 #73
And id bet he congratulated Figarosmom May 2025 #58
You're talking about President Biden and not King Donald, correct? jmowreader May 2025 #71
Of course Figarosmom May 2025 #78
What a scumbag! DemMedic May 2025 #5
Here are Bush, Obama and Reagan with the handshakes to the Graduates at West Point......... riversedge May 2025 #7
tee time is more important twodogsbarking May 2025 #8
Well, on the up-side Klondike Kat May 2025 #9
Please tell me he didn't show up with that Conjuay May 2025 #10
It's presi-dunce-al. tanyev May 2025 #11
The pink tie is a nice touch! Hope22 May 2025 #19
that hat is grotesque LymphocyteLover May 2025 #40
He is the rudest creature! Hope22 May 2025 #62
He is bdamomma May 2025 #69
UNBELIEVABLE? Dave Id May 2025 #13
And yet, many, if not most, of them still support him. Go figure. MLWR May 2025 #14
It's a cult. Justice matters. May 2025 #47
In this case, I think it was a good thing Raven123 May 2025 #15
There are insults that merit gratitude... Xipe Totec May 2025 #16
President Biden vs Trump at West Point Military Graduation..... riversedge May 2025 #17
Even if it were a baseball hat with the presidential seal, it would still look tacky and disrespectful. tanyev May 2025 #23
It's his go-to look when he can't do his hair. Nt MANative May 2025 #27
Or ... Straw Man May 2025 #66
Is anyone on here actually surprised? TNNurse May 2025 #18
Give him a break! imanamerican63 May 2025 #20
G.O.P. Draft-Dodger-in-Cheif sees the cadets as useful props BoRaGard May 2025 #21
Did Melania "Pay per View" show up or was he too cheap to take her along? CTyankee May 2025 #22
His Trophy Wife? Capperdan May 2025 #80
Yeah, doesn't she get paid to be seen with him? CTyankee May 2025 #82
Trump normally charges as much as $100,000 for a photo with him at campaign events and fundraisers. sop May 2025 #24
West Point probably didn't pay him at all and Trump was pissed off. Irish_Dem May 2025 #28
Felonius Shitsinpantsus whined he was investigated more often than... Justice matters. May 2025 #48
Bragging about what a victim he is. Irish_Dem May 2025 #55
Agreed, of course. It's always only about him, like always. Justice matters. May 2025 #56
He is the only star in the show. The rest of us are just reality show props to him. Irish_Dem May 2025 #63
Trump looked drugged up. BradBo May 2025 #25
There appears to be a pattern with this quick exit behavior.... FarPoint May 2025 #29
OK all you servicemen and women who voted for him, is it clear that he does not give a F**K about you? marmar May 2025 #30
He also told them their job was to promote democracy at the point of a gun. travelingthrulife May 2025 #31
How dare he wear a MAGA hat and turn his speech into a political rally, rambling on about how he's been badly treated Doodley May 2025 #32
IIRC, he doesn't shake hands if he can avoid it Maeve May 2025 #33
I wonder why he gets away with treating our heroes like dirt Blue Owl May 2025 #34
Another day, another wtf! Grim Chieftain May 2025 #36
Military Smackdown2019 May 2025 #38
A hair-thin silver lining to Donald John's behavior Vogon_Glory May 2025 #39
No shock there Dem4life1970 May 2025 #42
A clinical narcissist defined by his sordidness. Grins May 2025 #43
Draft dodger told them he rebuilt the army. Really, Emile May 2025 #45
give the guy some credit onethatcares May 2025 #46
He has all day bdamomma May 2025 #70
He did the same thing at his big dinner. leftyladyfrommo May 2025 #49
The aura of idealism and purpose was too much for him to handle Marthe48 May 2025 #50
And He Wears That Ugly Fucking Campaign Hat WiVoter May 2025 #51
When are veterans en masse going to stopping supporting this asshole that shows nothing but contemp for us! usaf-vet May 2025 #52
Well, once he stopped blathering and was no longer the center of attention chowmama May 2025 #54
He had to go home for a nap Figarosmom May 2025 #57
He needed a diaper change Seinan Sensei May 2025 #81
He would have stayed, but... LudwigPastorius May 2025 #59
Why don't republicons respect our West Point cadets? BoRaGard May 2025 #60
Faux noize wont report though..dailyfail either Demovictory9 May 2025 #61
@KamalaHarris shaking the hands of every graduate from West Point..something Trump was to good to do. riversedge May 2025 #65
To be fair... LisaM May 2025 #72
Actually Not "unbelievable" knowing Cha May 2025 #74
Just to make sure there are no wrong impressions Terry_M May 2025 #76
Did he go golfing? pfitz59 May 2025 #83

Vinca

(53,113 posts)
1. I imagine we won't be hearing about that on mainstream media.
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:09 AM
May 2025

They haven't got time with all the Biden is bad coverage.

Susan Calvin

(2,384 posts)
12. Not as far as I can currently make out.
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:52 AM
May 2025

I tried doing the search for mainstream sources on this and so far have come up with basically nothing. I don't doubt it happened; I just want something mainstream to send to family and friends.

Susan Calvin

(2,384 posts)
64. I don't trust a thing Grok says unless Grok has links.
Sun May 25, 2025, 02:36 PM
May 2025

I really hate that they stole that name from Heinlein, too.

Silver Gaia

(5,183 posts)
84. Hey, it pisses me off that they stole "grok" from Heinlein, too.
Mon May 26, 2025, 03:31 AM
May 2025

The crap that AI mess spews is a far cry from the true meaning of grok!

GoCubsGo

(34,596 posts)
2. No. It's TOTALLY believable.
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:13 AM
May 2025

I'm more surprised that he showed up at all, given that he thinks those who go into the military is a "suckers and losers." Granted, they just give him another audience, something he desperately needs. Otherwise, he has no use for them.

bdamomma

(69,111 posts)
3. He is
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:13 AM
May 2025

just ANTI American, has NO RESPECT for anyone. Like Orrex posts on DU "Is He Dead Yet????

riversedge

(78,969 posts)
6. I really believe it would have been PHYSICALLY too much for Trump to stand and do this--
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:18 AM
May 2025

hack, he drives his golf cart onto the green during games.

riversedge

(78,969 posts)
4. Here's a video of President Biden shaking every single graduates hand when he gave the commencement address at West Poin
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:17 AM
May 2025



Here’s a video of President Biden shaking every single graduates hand when he gave the commencement address at West Point last year.

Trump left early and didn’t shake a single hand. If it wasn’t already clear, Trump doesn’t care.

SeattleVet

(5,798 posts)
75. With his IQ on the side.
Sun May 25, 2025, 08:10 PM
May 2025

45-47 equals negative 2, which seems about right for the rancid oatmeal contained in his skull.

bdamomma

(69,111 posts)
68. He is no American
Sun May 25, 2025, 05:41 PM
May 2025

and he is not fit to be pResident. Let him have his great fall. Humpty dumpty.

calimary

(88,668 posts)
73. I wouldn't want a handshake from him.
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:37 PM
May 2025

I wouldn’t want ANYTHING from him other than a resignation.

jmowreader

(52,822 posts)
71. You're talking about President Biden and not King Donald, correct?
Sun May 25, 2025, 06:32 PM
May 2025

Not only did he congratulate every single graduate, he handed them their diplomas.

Hope22

(4,380 posts)
19. The pink tie is a nice touch!
Sun May 25, 2025, 08:29 AM
May 2025

I guess when you have five deferments disrespect is all that he has to show!

Dave Id

(219 posts)
13. UNBELIEVABLE?
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:59 AM
May 2025

It's not unbelievable at all. Trump has only show totaled disrespect for the military and veterans.

Raven123

(7,364 posts)
15. In this case, I think it was a good thing
Sun May 25, 2025, 08:11 AM
May 2025

1) Adds an exclamation point to the Trump is unfit narrative.

2) Spared the cadets from being immortalized in a photo shaking hands with a treasonous criminal.

tanyev

(48,440 posts)
23. Even if it were a baseball hat with the presidential seal, it would still look tacky and disrespectful.
Sun May 25, 2025, 08:41 AM
May 2025

Straw Man

(6,918 posts)
66. Or ...
Sun May 25, 2025, 02:54 PM
May 2025
It's his go-to look when he can't do his hair.

... when it's an outdoor event and it might be a little windy. It protects the comb-over.

BoRaGard

(7,591 posts)
21. G.O.P. Draft-Dodger-in-Cheif sees the cadets as useful props
Sun May 25, 2025, 08:30 AM
May 2025

and, of course, also as "suckers and losers."

G.O.P. shows such profound disrespect to America's military....

sop

(17,088 posts)
24. Trump normally charges as much as $100,000 for a photo with him at campaign events and fundraisers.
Sun May 25, 2025, 08:46 AM
May 2025

One thousands graduating cadets at $100k per photo comes to $100 million. West Point refused to pay, so Trump refused to stay.

Irish_Dem

(78,571 posts)
28. West Point probably didn't pay him at all and Trump was pissed off.
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:02 AM
May 2025

So he gave a half assed no effort speech and took off.

Jackass.

Justice matters.

(9,191 posts)
48. Felonius Shitsinpantsus whined he was investigated more often than...
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:08 AM
May 2025

Alphonso Capone

In front of his convenient props...

Irish_Dem

(78,571 posts)
55. Bragging about what a victim he is.
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:53 AM
May 2025

Any decent person would be humiliated by being investigated more than a notorious gangster.

Justice matters.

(9,191 posts)
56. Agreed, of course. It's always only about him, like always.
Sun May 25, 2025, 11:15 AM
May 2025

Capone killed less humans than he did* (so far), so there's that.

*Preventable COVID deaths (alone, away from loved ones) and millions of starving to death children (NOW).

Still unpunished like a "lucky" modern-day Marie-Antoinette...

Irish_Dem

(78,571 posts)
63. He is the only star in the show. The rest of us are just reality show props to him.
Sun May 25, 2025, 01:40 PM
May 2025

Yep he has killed so many Americans and will go on to kill many more.

All while he is on the taxpayer dime and making a trillion dollars from grifting from the Oval Office.

I guess crime does pay.
Bigly.

FarPoint

(14,404 posts)
29. There appears to be a pattern with this quick exit behavior....
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:02 AM
May 2025

He can't tolerate the event/activity.....mentally and or physically, he has to just do a " driver-by" style visit with everything..... The pattern stands out much more now....


fingers crossed....

marmar

(79,063 posts)
30. OK all you servicemen and women who voted for him, is it clear that he does not give a F**K about you?
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:04 AM
May 2025

Biden deeply respected troops and honored them at every public appearance, even at events with no military correlation. This POS thinks you're "suckers and losers" and can't even be bothered to shake your hand.


travelingthrulife

(4,053 posts)
31. He also told them their job was to promote democracy at the point of a gun.
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:07 AM
May 2025

Maybe we should re-visit that a bit media wizards.

Doodley

(11,547 posts)
32. How dare he wear a MAGA hat and turn his speech into a political rally, rambling on about how he's been badly treated
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:12 AM
May 2025

and that he has thrown out "divisive" trans soldiers?

Maeve

(43,323 posts)
33. IIRC, he doesn't shake hands if he can avoid it
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:16 AM
May 2025

When he can't, he prefers to pull the other person off balance to show dominance

Blue Owl

(58,033 posts)
34. I wonder why he gets away with treating our heroes like dirt
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:36 AM
May 2025

He is absolutely despicable.

Grim Chieftain

(1,036 posts)
36. Another day, another wtf!
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:39 AM
May 2025

How many ways can this orange turd thumb his nose at tradition, duty, honor, civility, the law and ethics and get away with it?
And the red MAGA hat was nice, classy touch. Freaking damn! When is enough ever going to be enough!!?

Smackdown2019

(1,326 posts)
38. Military
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:39 AM
May 2025

Those officers will set the tone for those they will lead. That includes radio broadcast networks on their bases to basically scuttlebutt talk.

Vogon_Glory

(10,146 posts)
39. A hair-thin silver lining to Donald John's behavior
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:40 AM
May 2025

At West Point. The cadets got to see what sort of man he is, and they got to see it unfiltered.

Dem4life1970

(1,034 posts)
42. No shock there
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:49 AM
May 2025

Dignity, grace, class, respect for our troops (which is how he always ended his speeches) vs. you-know-what.

Grins

(9,177 posts)
43. A clinical narcissist defined by his sordidness.
Sun May 25, 2025, 09:51 AM
May 2025

I served. NIXON’s signature is on my commissioning certificate. I still hate that his name is on the document of my commissioning.

If I was in today, I’d resign my commission. I can’t imagine serving under this vulgar, cruel, indifferent bastard - or any of his appointees.

onethatcares

(16,945 posts)
46. give the guy some credit
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:00 AM
May 2025

he's running late for his tee time.. or he had some personal time left that he wanted to use up.

bdamomma

(69,111 posts)
70. He has all day
Sun May 25, 2025, 05:57 PM
May 2025

tomorrow to "tee off" cause he doesn't give a crap about our troops or the country. What a SF he is.

leftyladyfrommo

(19,938 posts)
49. He did the same thing at his big dinner.
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:15 AM
May 2025

Got the grift in and left.

But he is acting way wierder than his normal awful self.

Marthe48

(22,482 posts)
50. The aura of idealism and purpose was too much for him to handle
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:17 AM
May 2025

Probably like garlic to a vampire, Although I'd like it more if the effect was like sunlight to a vampire, or water to the Wicked Witch.

WiVoter

(1,532 posts)
51. And He Wears That Ugly Fucking Campaign Hat
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:19 AM
May 2025

Probably to hold the wig/extensions or whatever that thing is on his head. It’s almost like a little kid wearing his Halloween Costume to school everyday

usaf-vet

(7,731 posts)
52. When are veterans en masse going to stopping supporting this asshole that shows nothing but contemp for us!
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:20 AM
May 2025

chowmama

(949 posts)
54. Well, once he stopped blathering and was no longer the center of attention
Sun May 25, 2025, 10:43 AM
May 2025

he didn't see any point.

I doubt they missed him.

riversedge

(78,969 posts)
65. @KamalaHarris shaking the hands of every graduate from West Point..something Trump was to good to do.
Sun May 25, 2025, 02:51 PM
May 2025

I do not recall this but nice to see this picture.



For no particular reason…posting this picture of @KamalaHarris
shaking the hands of every graduate from West Point..something Trump was to good to do.



LisaM

(29,451 posts)
72. To be fair...
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:25 PM
May 2025

Would anyone want to shake his oily hand? He looks disheveled and sweaty (whereas Biden looked trig and dapper).

Cha

(316,116 posts)
74. Actually Not "unbelievable" knowing
Sun May 25, 2025, 07:49 PM
May 2025

Mump.

I know it's not your word, rivers.. TY

TY Pres Biden!

Terry_M

(817 posts)
76. Just to make sure there are no wrong impressions
Sun May 25, 2025, 08:26 PM
May 2025

This is not going to move more than like 10 voters nationally in the next election. Even if it got media coverage.

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