Donald Trump’s appearance at the West Point graduation on Saturday sparked outrage—this time not just for his words, but for what he wore. The president showed up wearing a bright red “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hat during his commencement speech, setting off a storm of criticism.
CNN reported the speech was part traditional advice and part fiery MAGA rally. But it was the hat that stole the spotlight—and not in a good way.
Journalist David Bernstein slammed the moment on Bluesky: “Our President is currently delivering the commencement address at West Point while wearing a MAGA hat and talking about his great campaign victory and various fantastic accomplishments wtaf.”
Economist Patrick Chovanec didn’t hold back either: “The only difference between a MAGA hat and KKK hood is that the KKK were ashamed to show their faces.”
Veteran and podcaster Fred Wellman called it “deeply disgusting,” writing, “Wearing his pathetic campaign hat to the West Point graduation.”
Even minor league baseball team owner Lou DiBella mocked Trump on X, saying, “Ladies and Gentlemen, the President of the United States! A lesson on trophy wives; how inspiring for our future Army officers at their commencement. Nice MAGA hat … how appropriate! Consider this one instead on next graduation day,” suggesting Trump should have worn an “Army” hat instead.
BYU political scientist Darin Self noted, “Trump wearing a MAGA hat while talking to graduates at West Point is pretty terrible and hardly anyone will make a fuss of it.”
The controversy became so widespread that even Elon Musk’s AI assistant, Grok, weighed in to confirm the photo showing Trump with the hat was real. Grok said, “The photo of Donald Trump wearing a MAGA hat at the West Point commencement on May 24, 2025, appears authentic based on available evidence. Multiple news outlets, including The Mirror US, CBS News, and The New York Times, confirm he wore the hat during the event.”
Veteran Daniel Larsen did not mince words, calling Trump an “Orange blob menace psychopath convicted felon maga cult leader” and demanding, “Wearing that hat to a West Point commencement is high crimes and misdemeanors. Impeach this idiot.”
