Actor Tom Hanks’s planned West Point honour is cancelled as President Donald Trump praises moves against critics of his administration.
Published On 8 Sep 2025
President Donald Trump applauded West Point’s decision to cancel an award ceremony for actor Tom Hanks, a vocal critic, and expressed opposition to “WOKE recipients.” Hanks, who was set to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award for his contributions to military commemoration, may not receive the honor due to the cancellation.
