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Trump Identifies 'Radical Left' as Enemy Within in Military Speech

Trump's speech sparks debate on balancing social progress and military effectiveness. He calls for a rollback of 'woke' initiatives to restore a 'traditional warrior spirit'.

In this image there are few army men and civilians hearing a speech delivered by the president, in...
In this image there are few army men and civilians hearing a speech delivered by the president, in the background of the image there are bushes, trees, stairs and there are few people seated on chairs.

Trump Identifies 'Radical Left' as Enemy Within in Military Speech

US President Donald Trump, in a speech at a US military base on September 30, 2025, identified 'Radical left Democrats' as the enemy within, stating that the USA is under attack from within.

Trump, addressing the leadership of the US armed forces, did not explicitly name his political opponent. Instead, he targeted 'woke' ideology and programs related to equality and anti-discrimination in the military. He criticized these initiatives, suggesting a rollback to restore a traditional warrior spirit. Trump's speech comes amidst ongoing debates about the role of these programs in the military and their impact on morale and readiness.

In his speech, Trump emphasized the need to strengthen the military's focus on combat readiness and traditional values. He believes that rolling back 'woke' initiatives will help achieve this goal. The speech has sparked further discussion about the balance between social progress and military effectiveness.

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