Trump Addresses University of Alabama Graduates, Promotes Success and Policies

President Donald Trump delivered the University of Alabama's 2025 commencement address, blending personal life advice with politically charged commentary. He urged graduates to 'think big,' 'never give up,' and 'love what you do,' sharing anecdotes from his own early career and referencing figures like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney to emphasize the potential of youth. Trump also congratulated the school's athletic teams and encouraged students to be original and work hard, stating, 'now is the time to work harder than you’ve ever worked before.' In addition to offering advice, he criticized President Joe Biden, discussed his own administration’s policies on tariffs, immigration, and transgender athletes, and repeated his unfounded claim that the 2020 election was rigged. He remarked on judicial challenges to his immigration agenda, questioning the extension of due process to those crossing the border illegally. While some of his remarks were political, Trump closed by encouraging graduates to write their own stories and build a strong America.