Biden never mentioned former President Donald Trump by name, but the themes of his commencement address had clear political undertones.
President Joe Biden touched on the number of global challenges currently confronting the country — from the war in Ukraine to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. | Julia Nikhinson/APWEST POINT, New York — President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at the United States Military Academy on Saturday, leaning into themes about the importance of protecting democracy.
Biden told the class of 2024 that they would face challenges in their careers, especially at a time when more and more was being asked of service members. But he implored them to stick to the oaths that they took as guiding principles throughout their lives, including their commitment to serve not a political party or a president, but to defend the Constitution and against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
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