By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-delivers-u-s-coast-guard-academy-commencement-address Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement address Politics May 20, 2026 10:18 AM EDT President Donald Trump will deliver the commencement address to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2026 on Wednesday. The president is expected to speak at 11 a.m. EDT. Watch live in our video player above. On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance announced he would be giving the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy next week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan
President Donald Trump will deliver the commencement address to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2026 on Wednesday. The president is expected to speak at 11 a.m. EDT. Watch live in our video player above. On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance announced he would be giving the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy next week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now