Previous post
David Axelrod, the once-relevant political whisperer from Obama’s golden years, is back in the headlines — not because anyone asked for it, but because he decided to take a cheap, fact-free swing at Donald Trump’s Memorial Day weekend appearance at West Point.
In a tweet that was supposed to be clever (but landed like a wet sock), Axelrod criticized Trump’s speech for supposedly failing to mention “sacrifice or honor.”
That’s right. He accused Trump — at West Point, no less — of ignoring the two most sacred words in military tradition.
The Commander-in-Chief, rocking his MAGA campaign cap, preened for a graduating class of West Point cadets today, telling them it’s all about “winning.”
No mention of duty, honor, sacrificing for something larger than themselves–things he just doesn’t understand.
He thinks… pic.twitter.com/3TbeqkZYpj— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) May 24, 2025
However, President Trump did explicitly acknowledge the themes of honor and sacrifice in his speech. For instance, he stated: “Instead of stock options … you chose honor and you chose sacrifice.”
Additionally, the White House’s official summary of the speech highlighted these sentiments, noting that President Trump delivered “an inspiring message of service, sacrifice, and winning.”
For a comprehensive view of President Trump’s remarks, you can refer to the full transcript provided by Roll Call.
Let’s not forget — this is the same David Axelrod who once tried to breathe life back into the long-debunked “suckers and losers” smear against Trump. So it’s no surprise he’s back at it, twisting Trump’s West Point remarks and mocking the idea of winning in war — as if that’s somehow a bad thing. RedState laid it out plainly:
Axelrod continued the “suckers and losers” claim that has been debunked. Moreover, his attack on “winning” is bizarre because, yes, it’s rather critical in fighting wars, the notion that we win. Maybe this is why Democrats have such issues with the military – they can’t grasp this basic concept.
Moreover one of the most important things Trump said in his speech was that the point of the military wasn’t about nation-building and “spread[ing] democracy to everybody…at the point of a gun,” but rather it is “to dominate…and annihilate any threat to America, anywhere, anytime and anywhere,” that he would rather that they win with “peace through strength” and the other side folding, rather than fighting. That’s a policy that would stop unnecessary wars and save lives, while, yes, winning for America. – Red State
The reason Axelrod’s jab didn’t land — the reason it never lands when folks like him go after Trump’s patriotism — is because people know Trump actually loves this country. And yes, he loves our military.
No, he didn’t serve. But maybe that’s why he holds those who did in such high regard. Trump chose the path of a builder and businessman — stock options, not stripes. But when he stands before West Point cadets and talks about honor, sacrifice, and duty, it hits different. He respects what they do because he knows he didn’t — and he’s not out here faking war stories to score political points.
Donald Trump didn’t have to get into politics. He had a gilded life, private jets, a gold-plated elevator, and enough real estate to make Versailles blush. But he walked away from that, stepped into the mess, and took hit after hit — from lawfare to smear campaigns to, oh yeah, an actual bullet.
So when he talks about sacrifice these days, it’s not abstract. It’s real. He’s living it.
And maybe that’s what grates on Axelrod and the rest of the ruling class. Trump’s not one of them. He doesn’t need the club, the cocktail parties, or the CNN applause. He speaks to the people who do the sacrificing — the working-class Americans, the military families, the kids who sign up for something bigger than themselves.
And the people? They notice. They remember.
Axelrod should too — if he ever wants to be taken seriously again.
Because if Axelrod’s trying to stage a comeback tour, choosing to lie about a Memorial Day speech at West Point probably wasn’t the power move he thought it was. When you can’t even land a cheap shot without getting fact-checked into the floor, maybe it’s time to hang up the strategist hat for good.
.@POTUS at West Point: “You could have done anything you wanted… Instead of stock options… you chose honor and you chose sacrifice. Instead of business suits and dress shoes, you chose muddy boots and fatigues… You’re amazing people.” pic.twitter.com/SRi05anFw4
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 24, 2025
David Axelrod is desperately trying to claw his way back to relevance. The political strategist who once helped craft presidential campaigns now churns out stale takes on X in hopes that someone, anyone, will still listen. But all he’s doing is reminding us how out-of-touch the old Obama crew really is.
Axelrod’s problem isn’t just that he’s wrong. It’s that he thinks we’re too dumb or distracted to notice. He talks like it’s still 2008, as if media filters will clean up his missteps and the White House will send flowers afterward. But this ain’t the glory days, Dave. We’ve got the video and the transcripts. And we’re not buying what you’re selling.
Instead of dropping another useless Axelrod soundbite, I’ll leave you with something worth your time — the full 2025 West Point commencement speech from President Donald Trump, in his own words, no edits, no spin.
So the next time David Axelrod decides to lob another lazy, legacy-media-approved insult at Trump, maybe he should check the facts first — or at least watch the speech he’s whining about. Because what happened at West Point wasn’t some campaign stunt. It was a president honoring sacrifice, speaking directly to the future defenders of our country with clarity, conviction, and yes — a deep respect for what they do. That’s something Axelrod and his D.C. cocktail circuit will never understand. But the rest of us? We see it clearly. And we know who’s actually standing up for America.
Feature Image: AI-generated
Leave a Reply