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A Tale of Two Speeches: Pelley's Call vs. Trump’s Rally Cry

A Tale of Two Speeches: Pelley's Call vs. Trump’s Rally Cry

Two speeches. Two commencements. Two Americas.

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In the span of one week, two high-profile figures—President Donald Trump and veteran journalist Scott Pelley—took the podium at two prestigious institutions: West Point and Wake Forest. On paper, these were just commencement addresses. But in reality, they were declarations of contrasting blueprints for America’s future.

One speech called on young people…

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