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Trump Says He Invited Female Cadet on Stage So He Wouldn’t Be Accused of Discrimination

At her own graduation, Savannah Riera got a compliment nobody asked for from Trump. Read what he said and why it hit so differently.

By Yukti Malhotra

President Donald Trump's speech at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony in Connecticut has sparked multiple controversies, especially after he hinted at potential third and fourth presidential terms.

In another video going viral on X, Trump was accused online of making flirtatious remarks toward a new Coast Guard Academy graduate. At the ceremony, Trump called exceptional and extraordinary cadets on stage to congratulate them for their outstanding accomplishments. After calling a few male cadets, he praised Savannah Riera for excellently leading the batch and being the class president for four years. Like several male cadets before her, Trump insisted that she come up on stage as well and suggested that he would be accused of discrimination if he didn't invite her on stage. According to the clip posted by FactPost on X, Trump is heard saying:
"If I didn't invite her up, they'd accuse me of discrimination. That would not be...Ladies and gentlemen, the president got sued today. Savannah, come on up."
"I have to get her up here, and she looks so fantastic. This is ridiculous."
The video instantly gained traction online with many people saying that his comment to Savannah was inappropriate. User @JoCool14 wrote:
"He can't help himself. He just can't. He's so in the Epstein files."
Two other users added: @CleoLoughlin:
"As a female and daughter of a female Navy veteran, I am horrified."
@Daisyandboy
"Old dirty man is coming out more and more as Trump's inhibitions are lost due to his diminishing mental capacity."
One user said that Trump has no idea how inappropriate and embarrassing it is for the girl in front of her parents. User @Slopiegal said:
"He is a dirty old man hitting on a pretty young girl in front of her parents, the grads and the country. He has no idea it is wrong."
@m_fesy wrote:
"Trump is and remains a stupid, misogynistic, small-minded, unstatesmanlike, untalented backyard junk car salesman."
The commencement ceremony took place at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut. Trump addressed multiple graduates, military officials, family members, and academy staff and praised them. He also praised another cadet, Abby McAllister, for being the all-time leader in both assists and points in Coast Guard Academy women's lacrosse history. Reportedly, McAllister set single-season and career records for points, goals, and assists. She was named NEWMAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2026. In the same speech, Trump also warned the graduates that while they had shown "unbelievable heroism and exceptional selflessness", they will be "tested further" as they embark on their military career. According to ClickOnDetroit, he told the cadets that they will be America's "first defenders" and "first responders." He said:
"You've all been tested. You'll be tested further and probably at higher levels as your career goes on."

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