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Trump Rips 'Woke' Tom Hanks Amid West Point Award Flap

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By:   Joe DePaolo (Mediaite)

Trump Rips 'Woke' Tom Hanks Amid West Point Award Flap
President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post Monday, saluted West Point for pulling the plug on an awards ceremony which was slated to honor Tom Hanks.

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President Donald Trump is saluting West Point for pulling the plug on an awards ceremony that was slated to honor Tom Hanks.

Hanks was scheduled to be feted by the alumni association at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Sept. 25, the Washington Post reported over the weekend.

Hanks was set to be celebrated with a ceremony and a parade honoring him with the Sylvanus Thayer Award, which is given to a citizen who has exemplified the academy's ideals of duty, honor, and country. Hanks has been a longtime veterans advocate and a driving force on the creation of the World War II Memorial in DC and the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, among other initiatives.

Trump, though, applauded the decision not to honor Hanks in a post to his Truth Social platform on Monday.

"Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks," Trump wrote. "Important move! We don't need destructive, WOKE recipients getting our cherished American Awards!!! Hopefully the Academy Awards, and other Fake Award Shows, will review their Standards and Practices in the name of Fairness and Justice. Watch their DEAD RATINGS SURGE!"

The president did not point to a specific example of the actor's alleged wokeness. But Hanks has been a longtime donor for the Democratic party, and did support Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from former President Barack Obama in 2016.

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JohnRussell
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1  seeder  JohnRussell    last year
Hanks was set to be celebrated with a ceremony and a parade honoring him with the Sylvanus Thayer Award, which is given to a citizen who has exemplified the academy's ideals of duty, honor, and country. Hanks has been a longtime veterans advocate and a driving force on the creation of the World War II Memorial in DC and the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, among other initiatives.

So now only MAGA can be given awards by the government. 

I asked co-pilot

is tom hanks an advocate for members of the military
Yes, Tom Hanks is widely recognized as a strong advocate for U.S. service members and veterans. His support spans across film, public service, and charitable work:

🎖️ Military Advocacy Highlights

  • Film & Media Contributions Hanks has portrayed American service members in iconic films like Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump, and Greyhound. He also produced acclaimed WWII miniseries such as Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and Masters of the Air, which have been praised for their historical accuracy and respectful portrayal of military service2.

  • Veteran Support & Fundraising He has served as a national spokesperson for the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and helped raise funds for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. He’s also supported the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which aids military caregivers4.

  • Hanx for Troops In 2023, Hanks launched a coffee company called Hanx for Troops, with proceeds benefiting veteran organizations.

  • Recognition by West Point In 2025, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point selected Hanks to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer Award, which honors civilians who exemplify the values of “Duty, Honor, Country.” Although the ceremony was later canceled amid political tensions, the award itself was not revoked1.

Robert McDonald, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, summed it up:

“Tom Hanks has done more for the positive portrayal of the American service member, more for the caring of the American veteran, their caregivers and their family... than many other Americans.”

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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1.1  Trout Giggles  replied to  JohnRussell @1    last year
helped raise funds for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. He’s also supported the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which aids military caregivers4.

And neither one of them were Democrats

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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1.1.1  seeder  JohnRussell  replied to  Trout Giggles @1.1    last year

Tom Hanks is probably a bigger man than to make an issue out of this, so the rest of us will do it for him. 

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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1.1.2  Trout Giggles  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.1    last year

He still got the award they just canceled the ceremony because of political tensions. Says so in your last paragraph of your comment 1

 
 
 
CB
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2  CB    last year

Trump would love it if minorities and women stay 'Sleep'!

 
 
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