President Trump celebrated the cancellation of Tom Hanks' Sylvanus Thayer Award ceremony by West Point's alumni association. Trump labeled Hanks "destructive" and "woke." The association cited a need to focus on the academy's core mission. Hanks, a vocal critic of Trump and supporter of Democratic politicians, has starred in numerous war films and produced documentaries. The cancellation follows Trump's broader efforts to influence higher education and military leadership, including the removal of diversity programs and the reinstatement of Confederate imagery.

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