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Trump gives University of Alabama commencement speech: How to watch

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This will be the president’s first address to graduates during his second term.

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May 1, 2025
Trump will address graduating students at the University of Alabama
Headline from The Republic ·
May 2, 2025Newest
Trump gives University of Alabama commencement speech: How to watch
Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

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CNN
What happened the last time someone spoke about politics at the University of Alabama’s commencement (opens CNN)
Published Apr 29, 2025
CNN's feed description
President Donald Trump’s speech at the University of Alabama this week will break a longstanding tradition. The university hasn’t had a commencement speaker during its main graduation for 18 years.
The Republic
Trump will address graduating students at the University of Alabama (opens The Republic)
Published Apr 30, 2025
The Republic's feed description
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump will travel to heavily Republican Alabama on Thursday to speak to graduating students at the University of Alabama, where he is expected to draw some protesters despite enjoying a deep well of support in the state.
NBC New York
Live updates: Trump joining prayer event, giving Alabama commencement address (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 30, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
President Donald Trump is scheduled to take part in a prayer event and deliver a commencement speech on Thursday. Follow along for live updates.
NBC News
Trump administration live updates: President to join prayer event and give University of Alabama commencement speech (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 30, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Latest news and live updates as Trump joins a National Day of Prayer event and delivers the University of Alabama commencement address.
Fox5 Atlanta
Trump gives University of Alabama commencement speech: How to watch (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published May 1, 2025
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
This will be the president’s first address to graduates during his second term.
The Hill
Trump takes 100-day victory lap at University of Alabama commencement speech (opens The Hill)
Published May 1, 2025
The Hill's feed description
President Trump used his commencement speech at the University of Alabama to take a victory lap 100 days into his term, delivering a speech at times more akin to a campaign rally than a graduation.
Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives commencement speech at University of Alabama (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 1, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump is set to give the commencement address at the University of Alabama at around 7:00 p.m. ET.
Newsweek
Donald Trump commencement speech: Video and full transcript (opens Newsweek)
Published May 1, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Trump offered some encouraging words for graduating students at the University of Alabama in a speech interspersed with politics.
Breitbart News
Watch Live: Donald Trump Delivers Commencement Address at University of Alabama (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 1, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump delivers a commencement address at the University of Alabama on Thursday, May 1.

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