NEW LONDON, Conn. β President Donald Trump addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on May 20, 2026, urging them to help lead a 'national resurgence' and linking the force's mission to his own priorities, both domestically and regarding Iran.
In his speech at the military academy in Connecticut, Trump emphasized the Coast Guard's role in border security and drug interdiction, aligning with his administration's focus on immigration enforcement. He also referenced tensions with Iran, though specific details of his remarks on that topic were not immediately available from verified sources.
The president's address comes amid ongoing debates over military funding and the Coast Guard's role in national security. The academy's graduation ceremony traditionally features a senior government official as the keynote speaker.
